Collisions between cars and Melbourne’s trams happen about three times a day, prompting the designers of the city’s next fleet to make a model that can be easily repaired and provide a better line of sight.A life-size model up of the next-generation tram, known as the G-class, has been completed and will be tested by a range of groups to find any improvements that could be made before testing on the network in 2025.
But one of the most significant changes is the front the tram, which has a flatter nose than the previous generation. Modern trams consume more electricity than earlier models because they provide temperature control across a larger group of passengers and have extra features.Department of Transport and Planning