A tram (also known as a streetcar or trolley in the United States and Canada) is a type of urban rail transit consisting of either individual railcars or self-propelled multiple unit trains that run on tramway tracks on urban public … See more

Trams have been used for two main purposes: for carrying passengers and for carrying cargo. There are several types of passenger tram: See more

Historically, the track gauge has had considerable variations, with narrow gauge common in many early systems. However, most light rail systems are now standard gauge. An important advantage of standard gauge is that standard railway maintenance … See more

Trams are in a period of growth, with about 800 tram systems operating around the world, 10 or so new systems being opened each year, and many … See more

Creation
The history of passenger trams, streetcars and trolley systems, began in the early nineteenth century. It can be divided into several distinct … See more

There are two main types of tramways, the classic tramway built in the early 20th century with the tram system operating in mixed traffic, and the … See more

Advantages
• Trams (and road public transport in general) can be much more efficient in terms of road usage … See more