1926
The first electric line
Line 1 opens between the station and the cathedral. Twelve wooden cars, open at the ends.
1938
The famous red
The city paints every tram bright red so they can be seen in winter fog. The color stays.
1944
Trams in wartime
With no fuel for buses, trams carry the whole city. Women drive most of them.
1968
Almost closed
Council plans to replace trams with buses. 40,000 people sign a petition to keep them.
1995
Low floor cars
New trams with no steps make travel easier for wheelchairs and prams.
2026
A century on
Six lines, 94 trams and 48 million trips a year. Still red.