The decision is conditional on the Finnish state covering 30 percent of the tram's construction costs — which in total is estimated to be approximately 465 million euros.Graphic illustration of the tram line planned for the bridge near Turku Cathedral. Image: Jussi VierimaaYle News9:28Turku City Council has voted in favour of building a 12-kilometre-long tram network in the southwestern city.The motion was passed on a thin margin of 36 votes to 31 at a council meeting late on Monday evening following five hours of debate.The vote in favour of the tram comes as something of a surprise, as an Yle poll of council members found that the project's opponents should have had a five-vote lead over supporters.The decision is conditional, as the city still requires the Finnish state to cover some 30 percent of the tram's construction costs — which in total is estimated to be approximately 465 million euros.The city must also wait for any possible appeals or amendments to Monday's vote.However, if the tram plans do remain on track, construction will begin in 2027 and the first service could become operational by 2033.Turku previously operated a tram network, but the service was discontinued in 1972.Finland's oldest city and one-time capital, Turku turns 800 years old in 2029.