"Utrecht had an electric city system, GTU (Gemeentetram Utrecht), that stopped in 1939, and an electric interurban to Zeist operated by the NBM (Nederlandse Buurtspoorweg Maatschappij) that closed in 1949. In Utrecht, an NBM city line ram between Centraal Station and a terminal side track at F. C. Donderstraat."
"A detailed historical archive of Belgian tramways. It brings together overviews of provinces, city lines, companies, depots, horse trams, rolling stock, books, and photos, and explains what remains today, especially the coastal line and the surviving network around Charleroi. The site works as a broad entry point to the development of the NMVB network, from major regional lines to preserved tram heritage."
"TRAM2000 is a German public transport portal about trams, buses, and other local transit in Germany and abroad. The site brings together news, monthly update pages, photo galleries with over 16,000 images, video galleries, links, event lists, and a webshop featuring DVDs, photo series, and articles. It also provides details on networks, vehicles, operations, historical development and the many cities and operators it documents over time."
"Trams, heritage lines and historic public transport around the world. It publishes travel reports, photographs and detailed articles on modern and preserved tramways, vehicles, depots, special journeys and anniversaries. The coverage focuses mainly on Europe but also includes other regions, combining recent visits with material from older archives."
"Tramworld.eu is an extensive European database of trams, light rail vehicles and selected trolleybuses. It organizes information by country, city, operator and vehicle type, providing fleet lists, technical details, production series, operating status and photographs. The site covers historic and modern vehicles from numerous European tram systems, as well as Hong Kong and Saint Petersburg."
"Lijncom is a Belgian advertising platform for De Lijn buses and trams across Flanders. Trams are a major focus, particularly in Antwerp and Ghent and on the Kusttram along the Belgian coast. The site presents advertising opportunities on and inside trams, including full wraps, side formats, window advertising and interior solutions. It also features campaign case studies, photo galleries, digital screens at tram stops and tools for planning regional advertising campaigns, making the tram itself the central advertising medium."
"META is the umbrella organization of Flemish associations dedicated to preserving old trams and buses. At the end of the 19th century, Belgium had the densest railway network in the world. Not all regions had "railways," however, which is why the NMVB (National Company of Local Railways) was founded in 1884. In 1955, Flanders had one of the densest tram networks in the world."
"RetroTrams.be is dedicated to Belgium’s historic tramways. The site features photographs, historical information, and documentation about preserved trams, depots, and collections from cities and regions across the country. It offers insight into the development of Belgian tram transport while helping preserve this rich transport heritage for enthusiasts and researchers."
"Before founding TTO-Noordzee vzw in 1978, a de facto 'Club 231' already existed. In the mid-1970s, tourist tram rides along the Belgian coast used rented vintage tram equipment from the Nationale Maatschappij van Buurtspoorwegen. Their success gained support from West Flanders NMVB management."
"In the early 1980s, Axel Vandecasteele and Thierry Hamal, then students, spent most of their free time exploring the STIB network (Brussels' public transport company). In February 1981, they were assigned a project (crazy? Oh yes!): to create a magazine that could print and share their daily observations. The void left by the disappearance of "La Flèche" and a taste for adventure led to the publication of "Propost" No. 1 on March 20, 1981."
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De Kusttram By: De Lijn. Language: Dutch, English, French, German.
"If you want to enjoy everything our coast has to offer, choose the Coastal Tram as your means of transport. On this page you will find all the information and tips for a carefree journey."