T-68

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The T-68 was an early generation light rail tram used on the Manchester Metrolink system in the UK before being superseded by newer models.

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T-68A 1

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Predicate Object
instanceOf light rail vehicle
rolling stock class
tram
brakeType electric and friction brakes
category British tram
Manchester Metrolink
surface form: Manchester Metrolink tram

light rail vehicle used in the United Kingdom
controlType driver-operated
countryOfOperation United Kingdom
designedFor high-platform operation
on-street running
doorType sliding passenger doors
introducedAs first generation Metrolink tram
network Manchester Metrolink
notableFor being the original tram fleet of Manchester Metrolink
operatedBy Transport for Greater Manchester
surface form: Greater Manchester Passenger Transport Executive

Transport for Greater Manchester
operatedOn Altrincham Line
surface form: Metrolink Altrincham Line

Bury Line
surface form: Metrolink Bury Line

Eccles Line of the Manchester Metrolink
surface form: Metrolink Eccles Line

Metrolink Rochdale via Oldham line
surface form: Metrolink Oldham and Rochdale Line

Metrolink South Manchester Line
converted heavy rail lines
street-running sections
operationalEnvironment mixed traffic streets
segregated light rail corridors
operationalStatus withdrawn from service
partOf Manchester Metrolink rolling stock
powerSupply overhead line
precededBy legacy heavy rail rolling stock on Bury and Altrincham lines
primaryCityServed Manchester
railGauge standard gauge
railwayOperator Manchester Metrolink
replacedBy M5000
second generation Metrolink trams
role passenger multiple unit
serviceArea Greater Manchester
successor modern low-floor trams on Metrolink
tractionType electric
transportMode light rail
usedFor light rail transit
urban passenger transport
vehicleType light rail tram

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this entity surface form: T-68A