Location; #aclandStreet, #StKilda, #Australia.

Trams are a major form of public transport in #Melbourne, #Narrm, #Australia.

The system is the largest operational urban tram network in the world.

#Melburnians also benefit from an extensive network of #trains (above ground and an underground loop in the city - CBD), including regional above ground #VLine services) and a magnificent bus network.

#PublicTransport here is world-class, especially now with the huge, ongoing network expansions and upgrades / capital works designed to meet current and future commuter needs.

Stats (source; wiki):

Melbourne tramway network consists of 250 kilometres (160 miles) of double track

493 trams

24 routes

763 tram stops

Trams are the second most used form of public transport in overall boardings in Melbourne, after the commuter railway network

#Trams have operated continuously in Melbourne since 1885 (horses used to power the first tram line)

A total of 206 million passenger trips were made in 2017–18 (most recent available stats)

These new trams (pictured) were made in Melbourne

#PublicTransportVictoria aka #PTV do a terrific job getting #Melburnians and #victorians where they need to be… you can tell I’m a big fan!!

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#victoria #melbourne #narrm #publictransport #aetherichedonist #makesmehappy