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Hannover, Germany

The Hannover Stadtbahn is one of Germany's most progressive systems, with three basic routes running in tunnels through the city centre and on reserved alignmnets outside. New branches are continuously being built. The most recent major extension was to serve the World Expo grounds. One traditional tram route remains, so it is still possible to see cars run through the largely pedestrianised city centre. The green LHB-built Stadtbahn cars have largely given way to the newer silver-coloured cars and many have now found their way to Budapest for continued use. The Stadtbahn was well developed before low-floor tram technology became established, so high-level platforms dominate, even in suburban areas. The central underground interchange stations are notable for their spacious interior design and have been dubbed "underground cathedrals".

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	1977 Two axle tram and trailer sets dating from 1928-1930 were still in operation alongside Grossraumwagen from the 1950s - far removed from today's Stadtbahn cars 2 photos
	1983 Traditional German Duwag-styled articulated car and trailer and traditional chequer-paved platform area at Steintor. 23 photos illustrate the Hannover system in June 1983
	1991 The green Stadtbahn car was for many years a symbol of Hannover, this attractive design and functional car being unique to this system. A car from the first batch, built by Duewag, is seen here in front of the Hauptbahnhof 65 photos illustrate the Hannover system in March 1991
	1998 Silver Stadtbahn cars in a design also unique to Hannover now dominate the scene 109 photos illustrate the Hannover system in April 1998

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