Trams in Melbourne Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
public transport network in Victoria, Australia
About Trams in Melbourne
Although trams were once an integral part of public transportation networks in cities worldwide, their presence was seen as an impediment to progress as private cars gained popularity following the Second World War. Although other cities such asSydneyandLos Angelesonce had much more extensive tram networks, their presence was eventually regarded as a hindrance that held up private automobile traffic, and these tram networks were eventually dismantled and replaced by buses (though both Sydney and Los Angeles have newer light rail networks). Although Melbourne's tram network was also considered for dismantling, the city eventually decided that the cost of tearing up the existing tram tracks was prohibitive. Eventually, as other cities which dismantled their tram networks became increasingly
Top Attractions in Trams in Melbourne
Explore the best things to see and do in Trams in Melbourne:
- ★City Circle tram
- ★Melbourne Art Trams
- ★Melbourne Tram Museum at Hawthorn Depot
- ★Melbourne Tramway Museum of Victoria
Trams in Melbourne Travel Guide Sections
Our comprehensive guide covers 4 sections including: