New Tracks over old - München Tram 23

Posted on May 22, 2010 - Filed Under München, Trams, Transport | Leave a Comment

Munich’s newest tram route, the 23, commenced operation on 13 December 2009. It brings back trams to the Schwabing area of the city and is the first tram in the ‘North of Munich’ since route 13 was withdrawn in 1993.

On 12 September 1993 Christian Ude (SPD) had been elected as “Oberbürgermeister” and this appointment […]

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By Tram to Pasing

Posted on March 18, 2010 - Filed Under München, Trams, Transport | Leave a Comment

You might be wondering why I post on the Munich tram system. I suppose I have more of an affinity with Munich trams than I do with Berlin trams. Even today, the Munich system has more of a traditional feel to it. Not to mention the happy memories of many of my colleagues in Munich. […]

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Munich Tram Replacement Routes - Tram 37 comes back for a week

Posted on November 8, 2009 - Filed Under München, Trams, Transport | Leave a Comment

School holidays saw the operation of München replacement tram route 37 for the second time this year. Renovation work on the roof of the underground station and shopping area at Karlsplatz, Stachus, meant that tram routes 17 and 18 were diverted from the east to terminate at Karolinenplatz.
The western branches of these routes were once […]

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