Ocean City tram service not returning
Ocean City ended a 60-year Boardwalk tram tradition after a toddler’s death in 2024, aiming to improve visitor safety and reduce transportation costs by 12.3%, officials said.
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Boardwalk Tram Ride Ends After 60 Years
Town officials confirmed Monday that the Boardwalk tram service, a fixture since 1964, will not resume operations following a fatal pedestrian collision last year that exposed equipment violations. The decision came more than a year after a 2-year-old boy from Princess Anne died on August 20, 2024, after running across the concrete tram lane near Dorchester Street toward the wooden boardwalk around 8 p.m. First responders arrived quickly, but th…
Maryland beach town’s landmark is shut down for good: ‘This decision was not made lightly’
Ocean City permanently discontinued its Boardwalk tram service, marking the end of a 60-year tradition, news sources said Monday. The decision comes after a 2-year-old boy was fatally struck on the Boardwalk in August 2024, according to a report from WMAR-2.
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