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 10 Bombardier RNV8 type trams numbered from 701-710 that were built in 2002 & 2003. They are single ended 8 axle low-floor cars. Mannheim RNV8 tram number 708 is making the turn from the Kaiser Ring to the Tattersall tram stop with a 1 service to Rheinau on Thursday evening, April 22nd, 2004. |