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The Society’s 2024 tour of the Netherlands offered members a rich and varied look at several of the country’s most distinctive tramway and light‑rail systems. From the sleek, fast‑moving RandstadRail services linking The Hague and Rotterdam to the classic red trams weaving through the streets of Den Haag, the trip showcased the Netherlands’ impressive commitment … Continued
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The Scottish Tramway Society returned to Budapest in 2023 for another visit where we experienced a fascinating insight into one of Hungary’s most modern and well‑presented tramway systems. Budapest’s bright yellow trams, running along clean, well‑maintained streets and through a compact, welcoming city centre, provided plenty of interest throughout the visit. The group enjoyed exploring … Continued
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The 2022 annual trip for The Scottish Tramway and Transport Society was to Brno, famous for its busy radial routes, striking Tatra cars, and ongoing modernisation programme, provided our group with plenty to enjoy, from lively city centre operations. Depot visits and cross‑city journeys gave the group a real appreciation of the scale and efficiency … Continued
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The Society’s 2019 trip to Basel offered members a superb opportunity to explore one of Switzerland’s most distinctive and well‑integrated tramway networks. Basel’s brightly coloured trams, operated by both BVB and BLT, provided endless interest from the busy city centre corridors to the remarkable cross‑border routes reaching into France and Germany. The group enjoyed depot … Continued
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The Scottish Tramway and Transport Society’s 2018 visit to Antwerp provided the group a fascinating exploration of Belgium’s most ambitious and evolving tramway networks. Antwerp’s system, operated by De Lijn, provided an intriguing study of Flemish urban transport, featuring an extensive network that connects the historic city centre with surrounding districts and suburban areas through … Continued
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In 2017 The Scottish Tramway and Transport Society’s returned again to Germany to visit Hannover’s extensive Stadtbahn network operated by üstra. With it’s distinctive high‑platform stops, generous tunnel sections, and striking mix of classic TW6000 units and modern low‑floor vehicles, gave the group plenty to look at throughout the visit. The visit allowed us to … Continued
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The Scottish Tramway & Transport Society ventured to Eastern Europe in 2016, going to Lodz in Poland. The city has an extensive metre-gauge system, some routes extending well beyond the city boundary. A well-maintained system that has benefited from European Union funding for upgrading and modernisation. One of the highlights of the trip was when … Continued
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The Scottish Tramway and Transport Society’s took a trip to experience one of Europe’s most advanced and efficiently operated tramway networks. Zurich’s system, run by Verkehrsbetriebe Zürich (VBZ), is widely regarded as a world-leading example of urban light rail operation, featuring an extensive network of routes that integrate seamlessly with the city’s buses, trolleybuses, and … Continued
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The Scottish Tramway and Transport Society’s 2014 tour to Vienna and Bratislava gave a unique opportunity to compare and contrast two distinctive Central European tramway systems within close proximity. Vienna’s magnificent network, one of the largest and oldest in the world, provided an exceptional showcase of urban rail excellence, with its iconic Ringstrasse routes, extensive … Continued
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Another visit to Germany in 2013, this time The Scottish Tramway and Transport Society went to Leipzig to discover another extensive and historical tramway network. Leipzig’s system, operated by Leipziger Verkehrsbetriebe, offered an impressive showcase of urban light rail development, featuring a comprehensive network that serves the city centre and extends into surrounding districts with … Continued