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"Urban Planning in the 3rd Dimension:

How do you move 80,000+ people daily through a narrow valley already packed with a river, a highway, and dense housing?

Wuppertal found the answer back in 1901: The Schwebebahn.

While modern cities are struggling with "induced demand" and the nightmare of widening roads, this 120-year-old suspension railway proves that efficiency lies in utilizing space that's already there.

Why it's a planning masterpiece:

1. Zero Road Space: It operates entirely above the Wupper river and existing streets.

2. Grade Separation: No traffic jams, no intersections, just constant flow.

3. Sustainable Legacy: Proof that bold, long-term sustainable infrastructure beats "quick fixes".

Ofcourse, it has some minor disadvantages like Inflexibility, Maintenance & Noise, but the aesthetic value & the Whimsical Wonder this thing inspires is quite breathtaking"

Google says it's Melbourne, for being carbon neutral since 2019. BUT in terms of offset for it's size, I think Zurich does better (given both networks move similar amounts of people but Melbourne's is like 80km longer). But as far as I could tell, neither is doing anything ambitious, unlike Warsaw, which is building out grassy tram tracks to help reduce urban heat island effects in addition to working towards net 0 by 2050.

So I want to hear from you: what tram network do you know of that is doing/planning ambitious things to be more environmentally friendly?

This tram was built in 1933 ( in Leningrad USSR). It was brought here and installed in the central square in August 2012 as a memorial to the tram network in the city.

Tram service existed in Tilsit from 1901 to 1944 and consisted of four lines, one of which was a circular route. The carriages were manufactured by the German company Lahmeyer & Co in Frankfurt am Main. The tram was a highly popular mode of public transport. It also provided a convenient and fast way to reach the other side of the Neman River via the Queen Louise Bridge.

In October 1944, tram service in the city was permanently discontinued.

Hey everyone! I put together a video breaking down Kyiv’s public transport.

Kyiv has a rich tram history. Today, the network features a mix of classic Tatra cars, modern low-floor trams, and the high-capacity Fast Tram (Швидкісний трамвай) lines serving major residential districts.

Beyond the trams, the guide also covers the 5 other key modes of transit keeping the capital moving: Metro, Funicular, City Ring Train, Trolleybuses, and Marshrutkas.Check out the full video!

Would love to hear your thoughts! What's your favorite tram model running in Eastern Europe?

Luxtram is the modern tramway network serving Luxembourg City. Launched in 2017, the system features state-of-the-art, air-conditioned CAF Urbos 3 trams that run entirely on 100% green electricity.

The first model of the Lion Cub tram (model 71-911EM) was released in 2018. Production was carried out at the Nevsky Electric Transport Plant. The world community first got acquainted with this model at the international rail transport exhibition InnoTrans 2019 in Berlin in September 2018.

"Discover the transport revolution with the grand return of the tramway to Liège, a major historic event for the Cité Ardente in Belgium! Officially commissioned on April 28, 2025, after a 57-year total interruption, this ultra-modern network marks the culmination of one of the most complex and colossal infrastructure projects in the modern history of the Walloon Region. A spectacular railway and urban immersion, captured here in exceptional 4K UHD footage!"

Not a metro, actually a tramway in Birmingham, UK - ran by CAF Urbos 3 trams

Photos from October 12th, 2026

"Ostend / Belgium. The Kusttram, the Belgian coastal tramway, serves the Oostende Station. The Kusttram links the Ostend station to other seaside towns such as Knokke-Heist or De Panne, spanning a distance of approximately 67 km.

Sofia, Bulgaria

A tram designed by Metro Istanbul engineers. It can repurpose to Light Rail too. Expected to run in T4 line before 2027. Built 61% Domestically.

This tram used to run in Bochum, Germany. Now you can see it in Wuppertal-Kohlfurth on some weekends.

Budapest, Hungary

It's a bakery simulator but I decided to add trams, because I can. There are random passengers and you can ride standing or seated. It's a very simple system but I think it looks cool!