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Operator GVB
System Type Tram
Year Opened
# of Lines 17
# of Cars 256
Mileage 101 km
Gauge Std
Stations 663
Power Overhead
Fare Media Tkts
Website www.gvb.nl
Data Date 1990
1st Visit 6/99
Last Visit 2/00
% Rode 40%

Amsterdam Transit
Trams

Amsterdam Tram

Trams cover most of the city center. There is a loop/tourist line (# 20) that makes it easy for tourists to visit the city. This is a great system. I am glad that the Dutch have keep their trams despite having a metro.

 

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ams-lr01.jpg (26472 bytes)A route 1 train early Sunday morning. This was the first tram of the day at Centraal Station. (11/99 video.) ams-lr02.jpg (17003 bytes)A route 5 train at Amstelveen Centrum. It has just turned off it's joint line with SnelTram route 51. (2/00 video.)
ams-lr05.jpg (28780 bytes)Route 5 at Suid WTC Station. Here transfer can be made with SnelTram routes 50/51 and NS Commuter Trains. (11/99) ams-lr06.jpg (38430 bytes)2 Trams awaiting departure at Centraal Station. (6/99)
ams-lr07.jpg (35259 bytes)Route 16 tram on a very Dutch looking Street! (11/99) ams-lr08.jpg (37966 bytes)The tourist Line # 20 on the Damrak near central city. (11/99)
ams-lr09.jpg (32899 bytes)Another tram is seen on the Damrak. (11/99)

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