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Istanbul's century-old streetcar gets a makeover / 34RZ77E
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Istanbul's emblematic red and white trams, built over 100 years ago and loved by both locals and tourists, are about to give way to a more modern streetcar. The new battery-powered trams, from their wooden floor to their reversible seats, stay faithful to the look of their predecessors. "We wanted both to preserve this historical, nostalgic atmosphere and to offer it to serve Istanbulites by adapting it with technology," says Ali Tugrul Kucukalioglu, Istanbul's director of electric transport. IMAGES AND SOUNDBITES