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\u201cWhat makes a fantastic difference for\xa0Yarra\xa0Trams, is its brand and its incredible value in every Melburnian\u2019s heart. And I realized that every time I\u2019m meeting new people.\u201d\xa0

Transit Unplugged continues its adventure in Australia with Nicolas\xa0Gindt, CEO of Keolis Downer Victoria and operator of\xa0Yarra\xa0Trams.\xa0Yarra\xa0Trams is the largest tram network in the world. It has a diverse fleet of ~480 trams with 250 kilometers of track (times two as Nicolas likes to say), with 2300 employees.\xa0\xa0

On this episode, Nicolas discusses the challenges of operating a diverse trams system \u2013 with some trams being weeks old compared to some that have run for 60 years. Sometimes it\u2019s because they must create parts in-house or that the manufacturer no longer exists, and it\u2019s the challenge of integrating the different technologies between all the different trams.\xa0\xa0

Nicolas highlights how about 75% of the\xa0network shares its service with the road and other vehicles. Finally, he elaborates on the challenges of building additional infrastructure for a tram network and trying to make the system more accessible for people with disabilities.\xa0\xa0

If you want to know more about\xa0Yarra\xa0Trams, you can check out\xa0their\xa0website.\xa0\xa0

Remember to check out\xa0transitunplugged.com\xa0to learn from top transit professionals and stay up to date to catch all the latest episodes.\xa0\xa0