First tram back in service in Nuremberg following heatwave meltdown

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2026-07-03

Nuremberg (dpa) - Trams in the southern German city of Nuremberg have now resumed on a trial basis on one route after extreme heat damaged the vehicles, the city's transport authority (VAG) announced on Friday. However, the wider network still remained largely at a standstill as the morning rush hour began. Passengers could use trams on the trial route at 10-minute intervals, the VAG announced, with further sections set to reopen gradually. A sp......

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