In Melbourne we loved our Tram Trams that run down the middle of the street and hold up the traffic. The W class trams were all fazed out and replaced with "lig

In Melbourne we loved our Tram Trams that run down the middle of the street and hold up the traffic. The W class trams were all fazed out and replaced with "light rail". Bigger Faster Better. Not. Melbourne has a good mix of tram and train - yes you take athe train to the city (a through route via the underground loop) and get on a tram for the last km. Small frequent trams are better for this and require lighter track. I think there was a recent HN article to this effect.