Melbourne trams

Trams are a very distinctive part of Melbourne. The Melbourne tramway network is about 250 km and is the largest tram network in the world. The tracks run in the middle of the road, and traffic travels on the same road, next to trams.

There are 28 tram routes in Melbourne. Two routes run from the city to our suburb. An older type of tram runs on one of these routes; very modern trams run on the other route. I took these photos of the older type of tram over a few days in the city.

These trams below are the newer type. They're lower on the ground, for easier access, plus they're longer and more modern inside. (Which often means fewer seats ... you can get more bodies into a tram when people are standing up.)

Trams are moving billboards! Different advertising campaigns featured below.

Here's a photo of an older and a new tram together!

Very very old trams are called City Circle trams. These run on one circuit of the city, are designed for tourists and are free. There is a recorded commentary for tourists that plays continuously, telling people what famous buildings they are passing. Obviously locals can use them as well, but they're not very useful unless you live within the CBD.

And of course, in super-safe Melbourne, we are constantly warned about the Dangers of the Tram.

I do like the rhino on a skateboard.