The longest (metre-gauge) tram line in the world is in Belgium (67 kilometers/42 miles long)

https://traveltomorrow.com/the-longest-tram-line-in-the-world-is-in-belgium/

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mercano@lemmy.world · 13 pts · 152d (1 reply)

The article is from 2022. With a new extension that opened in September 2025, Los Angeles Metro A Line has surpassed the Coast Tram for longest light rail line. The Coast Tram is still the longest meter gauge line.

zabadoh@ani.social · 2 pts · 152d

Thank you! Updated!

sniggleboots@europe.pub · 3 pts · 151d

There's a tram every 15 minutes in summer, and every 20 minutes in winter. They go up to 70 kph outside of urban areas. They're very clean and well maintained by (global) public transport standards. Sadly tram and bus drivers are often the target of physical violence, typically when trying to enforce fare collection and proper conduct by the passengers.

kunegis@mander.xyz · 2 pts · 61d

Unfortunately, you can't take the hole 67 km in one go. You have to change in Ostende. So effectively it's two lines that are much shorter.