Although long-distance rail traffic is almost non-existent in Australia and New Zealand the
major cities in these two countries boast excellent metropolitan railways which cover the
sprawling conurbations. Trams however have only survived in a few cities among them
Melbourne which has one of the largest and densest tram systems in the world. The author
introduces the reader to all sorts of urban rail systems in and around Sydney (including the
Sydney Monorail) Melbourne Brisbane Adelaide Perth Auckland and Wellington - and of
course the heritage trams operating daily in Bendigo und Christchurch. The book is illustrated
with numerous colour photographs and detailed system maps.
