The change coming to the next generation of Melbourne trams

The next generation of trams rolled out in Melbourne — the G-class — will provide a better line of sight in a bid to cut crashes between cars and trams.

Collisions between cars and Melbourne trams occur about three times a day and a flatter tram nose will improve improve visibility for drivers and make them easier to repair.

Professor of public transport at Monash University’s faculty of engineering, Graham Currie, says it’s “quite a lot”.

Press PLAY below to hear his view on the new tram design

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