Trams in Lisbon, Portugal.

Lisbon Trams, Portugal.

 

The Lisbon tramway network  serves the municipality of Lisbon. In operation since 1873, it presently comprises five urban lines. The construction of the Metro and the expansion of the Bus system began the slow decline of the network.

The five remaining lines only operate in the southern centre and west of the city. Despite the relevant tourist attraction, those lines are still very important because of sections of the city's topography that can only be crossed by small trams. Tram 15 also connects the entire western river front of the city to the centre and allows a better flow of passengers with the bus system towards an area that still is not served by the metro.

Lisbon Red & Yellow Trams, Portugal.

The famous Red and Yellow trams of Lisbon is seen on this post card. These trams are a tourist attraction and reach various points of interest in and around Lisbon.

Lisbon Trams, Portugal.

 

The Lisbon tramway network serves the municipality of Lisbon in Portugal. In operation since 1873, it presently comprises five urban lines, and is primarily a tourist attraction. There are several popular tram lines. Amongst the popular lines are tram 28 from Largo Martim Moniz or tram 12 from Praça da Figueira through the narrow streets of the Alfama. Two other useful lines are tram 15 from Praça da Figueira and Praça do Comércio via Alcântara to Belem., and tram 18 from Praça do Comércio via Alcântara to Ajuda. Tram stops are marked by a small yellow paragem (stop) sign hanging from a lamppost or the overhead wires.

Sao Bento Railway Station, Porto, Portugal.

São Bento Railway Station  is located in the city of Porto in Portugal. Inaugurated in 1916, the historical station is known for its tile panels that depict scenes of the History of Portugal. It is located in the Almeida Garret Square, in the centre of the city. It remains in regular use as a railway station, served by trains operated by Comboios de Portugal. It is the western terminus for trains on the scenic Douro line to and from Pocinho

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Steam Locomotive 0186 at Pinhao, Portugal.

The lovely 0186 steam engine was built by Henschel & Son in 1925, and the five ancient wooden carriages will carry you from Régua to Tua and back on an unforgettable journey into the past on the Pinhao  Scenic Railway.

Pinhao Scenic Railway, Portugal.

Travelling on the Pinhao Historic Train is like a journey back through time. The journey follows the river Douro with stunning views of the surrounding countryside, which UNESCO has classified as a World Heritage Site. The steam engine and the five ancient wooden carriages will carry you from Régua to Tua and back on an unforgettable journey into the past.