Berlin's Trams Head West, Slowly

The tramway of Berlin is being rebuilt despite financing problems caused by the economic difficulties of East Germany. In the 1930's Berlin had a large tramway network, which was reduced in the 1940's and 1950's. In the west, the trams were replaced by other public transportation, specifically bus and metro, while in the east the tram network was preserved. Recently construction on four priority work sites was begun. Originally planned to open in time for the 2006 World Cup, the trams and their new central station--the Berlin Hauptbahnhof-Lehrter Bahnhof--are expected to begin phased operation in 2007-2008.

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• Authors:
  • Enver, Francois
• Publication Date: 2005

Language

• English

Media Info

• Media Type: Print
• Features: Photos;
• Pagination: pp 8-9
• Serial:
  • Rail and Public Transport
  • Issue Number: 27
  • Publisher: Les Editions La Vie du Rail
  • ISSN: 1772-6670

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Financing; Public transit; Transit centers; Transportation planning; Trolley cars; Urban transit
• Identifier Terms: Berlin Hauptbahnhof--Lehrter Bahnhof (Berlin, Germany)
• Geographic Terms: Berlin (Germany)
• Subject Areas: Planning and Forecasting; Public Transportation; Terminals and Facilities;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 01014783
• Record Type: Publication
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Dec 27 2005 9:02AM