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First of six new trams on the lines
ADELAIDE’S new trams have been given the thumbs up by commuters who say they offer more space and comfort. Running from Glenelg this morning and then as the city shuttle, the first of the new trams impressed passengers with the use of space and the working airconditioning, but they say the real test will come with [...]
Continue reading...Electricians impose work ban on new trams
Friday, November 13, 2009
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TransAdelaide electricians who are upset over stalled wage negotiations have imposed work bans on a commissioning of Adelaide’s new tram fleet. The first of six Spanish trams has been delivered to the Glengowrie tram depot in Adelaide.
Continue reading...Coast to coast light rail progress
Sunday, November 1, 2009
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Weaving your way through the North Terrace and Port Road roadworks, have you ever wondered what the workers are up to? As the extension to Adelaide’s tram system continues, project director for the latest stage of the Coast to Coast light rail development, Manuel Delgado, explained what is happening around the sites.
Continue reading...Say hello to our new trams
Friday, September 11, 2009
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ADELAIDE’S new trams are being modified in Melbourne before going into service over Christmas and the New Year. Three of the trams, purchased in Europe, arrived on the docks in Melbourne this week. Three more will arrive next month in a $36 million international deal.
Continue reading...Six new trams for Adelaide ex-Madrid
Sunday, June 7, 2009
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By Andrew Fenton | Original story SIX trams built for use in the Spanish city of Madrid are instead headed for Adelaide as part of a $36 million fleet deal announced today by Transport Minister Pat Conlon. The trams were built for Madrid transport group MINTRA for a major light rail project but were deemed surplus [...]
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Wednesday, December 30, 2009
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