I
remember when politicians decided to build the Tram. I think all Barcelonians
thought it was a terrible idea. Most of us didn’t understand why they wanted to
recover this old transport along Diagonal, when you could catch the underground
or different buses to do the same journey. As usual, it looked like a bad idea
and instead of using our money in something useful, the city consul decided to
build the tram.
Honestly,
I didn’t remember when exactly the Tram started to work in Barcelona and today
when I was running I have seen a carriage stating the anniversary. I have
to say that it has become something popular in Barcelona and I think that now
we all are OK with the Tram, in spite of how much you use it.
This
year we are celebrating the 10th anniversary, far more years than I
ever thought it would last. However, I have to say that I have changed my
opinion about the Tram. I have caught it a few times and I think it is not a
bad transport system. My wife used it a lot, especially when we were
dating and also my parents: my father to go to the RCDE Stadium and my mother
when she goes to work. Actually, she caught it four times a day more or
less. I am sure she never expected to use it so much.
I
have to say that I was wrong. I never thought that the tram would become so
successful and that the Barcelonians would be using it as much. I think,
honestly, that nobody expected to use the tram, but now that is there; why not?
After these years I
have to admit that the Tram is good for Barcelona. However, it could be better
if the frequency of the tram were more often than at present. Sometimes you
have to wait more than 20 minutes and that is too much time, especially when it
is late and you want to get home. This is one of the things the city council
should improve and give a better service to all citizens.
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