Milan’s historical trams at night as the city gears up for the Winter Olympic Games, in photos

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Milan’s tram network is one of Italy’s largest and oldest, with the core fleet dating back to the late 19th century, The network began with horse-drawn carriages, switching to steam in 1878, becoming fully electrified by 1901.

The polished raised cabins, wooden interiors and ornate lighting of the oldest trams still operating, dating from 1927-'30, offer the perspective of a bygone era, especially alongside sleeker, modern models.

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