Testing of Canberra’s light rail vehicles is set to move into its daytime testing phase, as construction of the light rail in the Gungahlin area nears completion.
Light rail vehicle (LRV) testing – which began in June between Gungahlin Place and Nullarbor Avenue – has so far been carried out at night to allow construction activities to be completed during the day.
Daytime testing will begin on Monday next week and will also include practical driver training for light rail drivers as they prepare for the operational readiness and commencement of services. Vehicle testing is being accompanied by tests of the whole light rail infrastructure and system in this zone, including track, signaling and passenger information systems.
A minimum of two LVRs will be on the tracks during the day, with “T Lights” will regulating their movements at Flemington Road intersections Hinder Street, Kate Crace Street and Manning Clark Crescent.
It will initially take place between Gungahlin Place and Nullarbor Avenue, between the hours of 9:30am and 3:00pm. Testing will continue during the night.
Eventually, from the middle of September, more LRVs will be testing on the tracks and the testing area will be extending from Gungahlin to Mitchell.