https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PSNp_n_-O04

This bloke has previously done a similar video comparing Sydney and Toronto
rail systems that some of you may have seen. It's a bit of a revelation to
me because I haven't studied Toronto in detail for about a decade and it's
obvious that they've been putting a huge amount of effort and money into
modernising the system, whereas Melbourne has remained quite stagnant. In
particular, Toronto's patronage has soured to being within barking distance
of Melbourne's. Once, Toronto would not rate comparison with the great tram
systems of the world. Now it's a serious contender right up amongst them.

The neglect of the Melbourne tram system is a depressing thing for those of
us who would like to see it prosper and the neglect comes from both
political sides - but nothing more disappointing that the Andrews
government after the expectations raised when the East-West link road was
cancelled when they came to government. On top of this, the political
alternative is uninspiring. Feel sorry for you guys down there. So much
potential but ....

In unrelated news, new Paris line T9 has just opened, increasing the route
length of the combined Paris lines to 137 km. It's run by Citadis X05 trams
like Sydney's, but seven-section (45 metres). Almost the entire line is a
straight line, so the trams shouldn't be too challenged although it's still
a tad slow for the distance.

https://www.urban-transport-magazine.com/en/paris-inaugurates-new-tram-line-t9/

Tony P