UK Metro & Light Rail Systems 3rd Edition

A new 2023-published edition of the Platform 5 guide to the rolling stock of London Underground and all public-carrier light rail and metro systems in the UK. It includes complete fleet lists and technical data for all trams and metro vehicles vehicles in service, plus engineers’ fleets, on-track machines and preserved vehicles.

For every London Underground line and light rail/metro undertaking, a general introduction provides a brief history of each line and details of day-to-day operations including service frequencies, operating times and depot/maintenance information. Further details of fares and ticketing requirements are provided and, where applicable, future plans for each line or network.

This introduction is followed by detailed fleet lists with tabulated technical data and unit formations. Technical specifications are explained using notes and appendices. Includes specially commissioned and updated maps for this publication and the book is well illustrated throughout using colour photography. UK Metro & Light Rail Systems is a useful source of reference and a valuable addition to any book collection.