文章编号：1672-5328（2004）03-0024-03

王建
（广州市地下铁道设计研究院， 广州 510010）

摘要：有轨电车与轻轨作为城市快速轨道交通方式被许多城市所青睐，但由于二者定义的不确定性，在实际工程中给技术人员造成了一定困扰。本文较全面的介绍了国内及国际上对轻轨的定义，同时对这两种交通形式的发展历史、关键技术指标等方面的分析研究，并试图在此基础上揭示其两者关系。最后提出应将轻轨系统进行多种层次划分及有轨运输划分主要因素的建议。

关键词：有轨电车；轻轨；轨道交通

Discussion of the Correlation Between the Tramway and Light Rail System

WANG Jian
(Guangzhou Metro Design and Research Institute , Guangzhou 510010, China)

Abstract: As the ways of rapid rail transit, the tramway and light rail transit (LRT) system are in favor with lots of cities. Because of the confusion of their definition, it is a puzzle for engineers in many present projects. This paper introduces the definition of light rail in nation and international roundly. At the same time by the analysis and study of their development and key technique, the paper attempts to reveal the correlation between the tramway and light rail system. At last, gives the proposal of partition of LRT and rail transit.

Keywords: tramway; light rail; rail transit