Old Penang tram photos give us a peek into colonial history
When we think of trams today, images of San Francisco’s charming, old-school cable cars or Melbourne’s modern tram system come to mind.
But old photos being shared online are revealing that
Penang‘s local transport system in the 1880s and 1890s consisted of a network of steam trams, electric trams, trolley buses, and horse carriages that was advanced for its time as well.
George Town was one of the first cities in SEA to introduce trams
Unbeknownst to many Malaysians, Penang actually had an impressive and comprehensive public transport system in days gone by. In fact, George Town was the first city in Malaya to incorporate a tram system.