Mannheim Trams
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Mannheim Trams
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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 which were delivered in 1963. 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 on route 7 approaches the Hauptbahnhof along the Kaiser Ring just before 20:00 on Thursday April 22nd, 2004. |
Michael Taylor
