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Strasbourg: 10 photos of Low Floor Trams in a Sophisticated European City

 

Strasbourg_Tram_P1440893It 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 fews of the Strasbourg tram system. Notice the rail-mounted cleaning truck in the distance.
Among my first views of the Strasbourg tram system. Notice the rail-mounted cleaning truck in the distance.

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Contrast of old and new.
Contrast of old and new.

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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.
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.
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.
A few of the cars were painted in this lime, red and white livery.

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