Light rail

{
  "id": "MLC-T-IND-003340",
  "term": "Light rail",
  "field": "Industrial and trades",
  "definition": "A form of urban public transportation that uses railway vehicles operating on tracks, often sharing rights-of-way with road traffic or having dedicated lanes. Light rail systems are characterized by lighter vehicles, lower operating speeds, and less extensive infrastructure compared to heavy rail or subways. Examples include modern streetcars and trams.",
  "synonyms": [
    "LR",
    "light rail system",
    "light rail transit",
    "light rail transport system"
  ],
  "subject": "Rail equipment",
  "see_also": [
    "light railway"
  ],
  "translations": {
    "de": "Stadtbahn",
    "es": "tren ligero",
    "fr": "tram-train"
  },
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/light-rail/"
}