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Retro tram proves popular in Riga

August 1st, 2007 · 1 Comment · ShareThis

Standby News reports that the new Art Nouveau style tram, which started to take passengers just two weeks ago, has already been used by almost 1000 people. Running between the Central Market and Anatomical Theatre, the service has been criticized as being too expensive – tickets cost fifteen times the tariff for ordinary trams.
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Visitors to Riga set to travel in Art Nouveau style

June 15th, 2007 · No comments yet · ShareThis

A new tram service will launch in Riga on 24th June, transporting tourists in an Art Nouveau inspired ‘retro sightseeing streetcar’ between the Central Market and Anatomical Theatre (Kronvalda Boulevard 9). According to an article in Standby News, the tram journey will take 10 minutes if there is little traffic and will cost 3Ls (about […]

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