• Kirp123@lemmy.world
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    14 hours ago

    Tram lines are not powered, that would be a huge safety hazard. Most tram systems use power lines that run above the tracks.

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      12 hours ago

      In some places they are powered. It’s generally much more expensive to do safely so it’s only done in historic places where overhead wires would ruin the place.

      I know It’s the case in the centre of Reims for example.