Tramway/ˈtræmweɪ/ Definition 1 of 2Pro Tip 1/3Urban Transport Refers to city based public transport, primarily on the street. The tramway line in the city center gets crowded during rush hours. Pro Tip 2/3Fixed Route Tramways follow a fixed path and cannot vary their routes like buses. If a road is blocked, the tramway cannot detour around it. Pro Tip 3/3Shared Space Tramways often share road space with cars and pedestrians. Be careful when crossing the street; the tramway uses the same space.