The largest cities of Russia have problems with the development of rapid transit passenger transport. A good solution to the problem is to replace the tram lines with rapid transit tram lines or light rail (LRT). One of the conditions of a light rail transit is to increase the distance between stopping points. A review of the literature shows that the question of the effect of the distance between stopping points on the tram speed is insufficiently studied. The aim of the study is to determine the relationship between the tram speed and the distance between the stopping points of the light rail system. The research method is simulation at the micro level in Aimsun. The study considered the speed limit, stopping time at stopping points, delays due to signalized intersections. Based on the simulation results, a relationship between the tram speed and the distance between stopping points was determined. The obtained relationship is of practical value and can be used for LRT planning and management in cities.

Keywords: high-speed tram, light rail, organization of the movement of trams, speed of communication, stop point, simulation