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Crossing the borders

It's a daily routine for Basel commuters but visitors are in for a surprise.

The distinctive red and yellow tram takes us on a journey over 25.9 kilometre through the city of Basel and the surrounding countryside, crossing into France, on a one-hour trip that starts and ends in canton Solothurn.

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