>>1170163>we upgrade it to higher capacity when there's demand>this also handily frees space in the city center for more cars>the outer legs of the systems are mostly segregated track, anywayBut
>oh dear, didin't quite have money even for that so now we have both city center trams and stadtbahn lines built to different standardsAnd 30 years later
>shit, now everyone wants barrier free access so we need to retire the existing fleet quicker than anticipatedThough consider that smaller capacity is relative. "Stadtbahn B" cars were way bigger than most trams at the time. A normal single articulated one would have "sitzplätze: 72" and it could run in multiple unit operation. A good old Gt6 would seat 52 people. Twin axle cars had about 20 seats give or take, bogie cars about 30 seats.
Also do remember that at that time buses didn't have more than 20-30 seats either unless they were articulated or doubledeckers.
