Trams in Kazan, Russia 2021 - Трамваи в Казани (Modern Trams - Old Tracks!)

Kazan used to have a much bigger tram network but it has gotten smaller. Kazan's tram system is one of the oldest tram systems in Russia, opened on 20 November 1899. The tram system in Kazan consists of five operating routes. The daily output is 82 trams. Most of the tram lines are laid along the axis of the main streets, most of them on a dedicated track, fenced with side stones. The tram in the city center was largely removed in the 2000s due to the fight against traffic jams on narrow streets; some routes turned out to be unprofitable after the optimization of the transport scheme in 2006–2007. In 2009–2020, the reconstruction of tram tracks on the main highways was carried out, as well as the construction of four new tram lines, which made it possible to launch circular tram routes No. 5/5a with an accelerated mode of movement in 2012-2020 along the sections of the Big Kazan Ring. ~Wikipedia - Filming these systems takes a lot of work and your support through leaving Comments and Likes on this video as well as SUPER THANKS and SUPER CHATS: helps the channel grow with new videos from across the world and us having an awesome discussion and connecting with other transit enthusiasts across the globe.