Trams on the Glenelg Tram Line - Adelaide Metro

In this video we see various Adelaide Metro trams on the Glenelg Tram Line, which operates between the Adelaide CBD & the beachside suburb of Glenelg in Adelaide's south western suburbs. The Glenelg line is Adelaide's main tram line, it opened in August 1873 as a steam hauled broad gauge railway. It was converted into a standard gauge electrified tramway in 1929, but because of its railway reserve which separated trams from other road traffic, it was the only tram line to survive the closure of Adelaide's tram network in the 1950's.
The line was modernised in the 2000's with a new fleet and extensions through the Adelaide CBD and to the Entertainment Centre. In the video we see trams at various stops and level crossings along the former railway reserve. Trams seen include the Bombarider Flexity Classic's and the Alstom Citadis 302's.
Date:
January 2018.
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[@trainco1643]

Amazing footage, keep up the good work!👌😎🎩 If only the tram network that was ripped up in the late 1950s was still around or some new tram lines were built serving the eastern (Norwood, Kensington, Burnside), southeastern (Unley, Kingswood, Mitcham), inner-southern (Wayville, Millswood, Colonel Light Gardens), northeastern (Paradise, Campbelltown, College Park), northern (Prospect and Kilburn) and possibly extend the Glenelg Tram to the west (past the Entertainment Centre out to Croydon, Woodville and Alberton via Port Road) Those were just some made-up lines for fun 🤩

[@fauzirahman3285]

I like how the crossing has the usual train standards but says TRAMWAY CROSSING - 2 TRACKS. Surprised they didn't just convert it into a regular signalised junction.

[@theytwatcher950]

I was in Adelaide in December. Think I photographed all of the yellow trams. Got a good wave from a driver, but most don't do as Transperth Bus drivers do

[@KenanTurkiye]

I ❤ 🚂🚃 trains 🚄 🚅 trams 🚈🚞 take a ride, I have a folder on ''transportation'' (folder 2) I think you will love them too :)

[@lachlantrainvideos]

Great video Alex, great explanation of context that a lot of videos lack

[@HazptMedia]

Adelaide should’ve kept it’s old network like Melbourne did

[@trainco1643]

So true. The old network lines should have stayed around or more new tram lines should be built. There should be more tram lines serving Adelaide’s eastern, southeastern, northeastern and maybe western suburbs for example

[@UFOhunter4711]

Even smaller places like Bendigo should've

[@HazptMedia]

@@UFOhunter4711 at least bendigo has one line as a tourist attraction, Geelong has nothing

[@jw_media4577]

great video mate

[@BorisLu]

Super video!

[@dayuatulife4827]

Is it free ?

[@stapes65]

It's Marion Road the tenth stop, not Beckman Street

[@JohnSmith-dd1bl]

I've been to Adelaide a few times and every time the trams / trains / busses were always late and full of druggies. It's a shame public transport is so terrible in Australia considering the road networks in most cities here were never planned to have the extensive growth of the last 20 years, tram lines are relatively easy to construct compared to upgrading existing roads with extra lanes.

[@Adelaide_Transit]

I’m not sure what public transport you have been using but at least for me it has always been extremely clean and well looked after. Cleaning crews are regularly on board and the rail operations staff tend to keep those under the influence off of the trains. In 2012-2014 the Adelaide metro system was pretty crap but as ridership has increased so has the quality of service and I have to say it’s one of the best systems I have used In Australia, albeit the stations need some upgrading and modernisation with some new track expansions as well.

[@darrenedmonds8928]

she has a leaking nuclear power plant