Trams in Plzeň
| Plzeň tramway network Plzeňská tramvajová síť | |
|---|---|
.jpeg) VarioLF2/2 tram in Plzeň | |
| Operation | |
| Locale | Plzeň, Czech Republic |
| Open | 1899 |
| Status | Operational |
| Routes | 3 |
| Operator(s) | Plzeňské městské dopravní podniky |
| Infrastructure | |
| Track gauge | 1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in) |
| Electrification | 600 V DC |
| Stock | 116 tram vehicles |
| Statistics | |
| Track length (single) | 21.7 km (13.5 mi) |
| Route length | 23.9 km (14.9 mi) |
| 2017 | 38.5 million (2017) |
| Website | http://www.pmdp.cz PMDP |
The Pilsen tram network serves the fourth biggest city in Czech Republic. Located in Plzeň, the network has three tram lines that run along 21.7km of track on a standard-gauge railway. It is operated by Plzeňské městské dopravní podniky (PMDP). Pilsen trams account for about 45% of the total volume of public transport in the city, forming the backbone of the city's transport system.
Routes
The network consists of three lines which all converge in Pilsen old town.
| Tram | Line |
|---|---|
| 1 | Bolevec ↔ Slovany |
| 2 | Skvrňany ↔ Světovar |
| 4 | Košutka ↔ University |
See also
- History of Plzeň
- List of tram and light rail transit systems
- List of town tramway systems in the Czech Republic