It was a pleasantly warm Spring day when I set out with Lumix LX7 in hand to make a few photos of the Strasbourg trams.
Strasbourg was among the first French cities to re-adopt the electric tram, and in 1994 introduced an elegant modern tram system using a pioneer type of low-floor car (the first batch were built by ABB) called the Eurotram.
I’ve been meaning to visit Strasbourg for a long time, but only recently managed to finally get there.
Any favorites from this selection?
Among my first views of the Strasbourg tram system. Notice the rail-mounted cleaning truck in the distance.
Contrast of old and new.
Like with many modern tram systems, in Strasbourg you must validate your paper ticket before boarding the car. I noted teams of fare enforcement specialists intimidating non-paying passengers.Strasbourg offers many places to include the trams in attractive cityscapes such as this one.A few of the cars were painted in this lime, red and white livery.
2 comments on “Strasbourg: 10 photos of Low Floor Trams in a Sophisticated European City”
Tom Warger on said:
The grass in gauge!
Michael Walsh on said:
The tram on the bridge. It also brings out that what looks like a sophisticated lengthy machine in front view bears a remarkable resemblance to the trams of a century ago, a two-axle motor with numerous little 2-axle trailers. The little segments look so dumpy in side view – like a toy tram.
It was a pleasantly warm Spring day when I set out with Lumix LX7 in hand to make a few photos of the Strasbourg trams.
The grass in gauge!
The tram on the bridge. It also brings out that what looks like a sophisticated lengthy machine in front view bears a remarkable resemblance to the trams of a century ago, a two-axle motor with numerous little 2-axle trailers. The little segments look so dumpy in side view – like a toy tram.