Tramway

usgb/ˈtræmweɪ/
noun

A system of public transportation using electric trains that run on tracks in the streets.

I take the tramway to work every morning.
Visual representation of "tramway" - A system of public transportation using electric trains that run on tracks in the streets
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Urban Transport

Refers to city based public transport, primarily on the street.

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The tramway line in the city center gets crowded during rush hours.
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Fixed Route

Tramways follow a fixed path and cannot vary their routes like buses.

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If a road is blocked, the tramway cannot detour around it.
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Shared Space

Tramways often share road space with cars and pedestrians.

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Be careful when crossing the street; the tramway uses the same space.
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