Alexandria’s historic tram faces final stop as modern rail project moves ahead

For 163 years, the streetcars of Alexandria have rumbled along the Mediterranean coast, weaving through the city’s neighborhoods and memories. Now, they are set to be replaced by a partially elevated light rail line, a modern project designed to move passengers faster and carry more of them.

For many residents, however, the change is about far more than transportation.

“They want to do it like Frankfurt, but above ground,” said…