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GT8N 517 in the Kaiser Ring

Mannheim has 7 tram routes numbered from 1 to 7. MVV (Mannheim transit) runs exclusively on routes 1, 2, 7 & 9 and shares traffic with VBL (Ludwigshafen) on routes 3, 4 & 6. Both companies run on metre gauge track. Line 5 is the OEG between Heidelberg & Ludwigshafen via Mannheim. As well route RHB (Rhein-Haardtbahn GmbH) runs from Mannheim to Bad Duerkheim.
MVV has 23 Düwag GT8N (metre gauge-articulated 8 axle) units numbered between 501-523. Originally 6-axle 2 section articulated cars numbered in the 400 series, they were modified in 1991 & 1992 with a additional low floor centre section.

Mannheim GT8N 517 on route 6E approaches the Hauptbahnhof along the Kaiser Ring on Thursday evening April 22nd, 2004.

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