Six of the modern British tram systems now have a total network of 125km, but in the 1930s, CityMetric notes, the tramways of Birkenhead alone pipped that by two kilometers at 127km.

The first tram ran between Shepherd’s Bush, Hammersmith, Acton and Kew Bridge, and in just a few months after, East Ham and Croydon had their own lines too.. Fast forward to 1906, and ten ...

Trams were re-introduced in London in 2000, originally run by Tramlink but now owned by TfL. In June 2008, TfL bought out TCL, and set about refurbishing trams, tracks and tram stops, which had ...

From British Calcutta to Modern Kolkata: A look back at the iconic tram service The tram in Kolkata is not just the source of transport. It signifies the culture that the citizens have within them.