A world of trams and urban transit A complete listing of Light Rail, Light Railway, Tramway & Metro systems throughout the World

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This world systems list prepared by Michael Taplin, International News Editor was first published as an 8 page supplement to Light Rail & Modern Tramway in October 1997. It was brought up to date and corrected for this website version. It has now been revised as of January 2006. There is an index (below) which will take you directly to the country you are interested in. My thanks to Michael Taplin for producing this mammoth list and for updating it. He's keen to keep it up to date too, so please e-mail him if you know of any additions, deletions or amendments (see bottom of page for e-mail post box).

This list sets out all the passenger-carrying tramway, light railway and metro systems in the world as at January 2006 excluding airport shuttles, commuter/mainline rail, entertainment parks and funiculars. Classification always brings areas of doubt, particularly in countries such as Japan and Switzerland where clear dividing lines just do not exist.

Index of Countries + Totals for each Country

Please Note: Use the index below to speedily access the details for the country you are seeking - just click on the country name. The index also shows totals for each type of system. The list has been corrected up to date - but undetected errors may have crept in during conversion and also the world moves on - if you know of changes which should be made - please tell us - Click here to send information

To e-mail Michael Taplin with additions/changes/deletions - Click here

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