melbourne, australia introduced trams in 1885 and now it is the largest tram network in the world, consisting of of tracks, 450 trams, 25 routes, and 1,700 tram stops. the trams are powered using 600v dc delivered by overhead wires and run on standard gauge track. currently operated by a private company, yarra trams under contract from the victorian government, the owner of the network. melbourne's trams give a lot to the city's distinctive character and are loved by the people of melbourne.