Double-decker trams were once popular in the United Kingdom and some European cities, like Berlin.

Double-deck trams were common in the United Kingdom until the 1950s.

Apart from the Blackpool tramway, the Glasgow Corporation Tramways were the last to close (in 1962).

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From 1910 to 1964 double-deck trams were in use in Mumbai.

They were also in use in Johannesburg where trams were operational from 1906 to 1961.

A few of Alexandria Tram’s fleet are also double-deckers.

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The initial tramcars were open-topped with garden seat design.

These were replaced by enclosed double-decker trams in 1925 ( or 1923?).

They are very affordable too.

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No matter how far you travel, each tram ride costs a flat fare of $2.30.

Hong Kongs tram system provides a good means for cheap thrill.

Hong Kong’s tram system is an icon of the city, like trams in Kolkata.

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