Tram and Light-rail Transit Systems Around The World
Around the world there are many tram systems. Some date from the early 20th century, but many of the old systems were closed down in the mid-20th century, with the exceptions of many Eastern Europe countries. Even though many of the systems have closed down over the years there are still tram systems that have been operating much as they did when they were first built over a century ago. Some cities (such as Los Angeles and Jersey City) that once closed down their tram networks are now in the stages of reconstructing, or have rebuilt, some of their tramways. Most light rail services are currently committed to articulated vehicles like modern LRVs, i.e. trams, with the exception of large underground metro systems.
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