Trams in Malmö
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| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Locale | Malmö, Sweden |
| Transit type | Tram |
| Number of lines | 1 |
| Number of stations | 6 |
| Operation | |
| Began operation | 1887 (horsecar) 1906 (electric trams) |
| Technical | |
| System length | 2 km (1.2 mi) |
| Track gauge | 1,435 mm (4 ft 8 1⁄2 in) standard gauge |
The Malmö tramway is a former tramway network in the city Malmö, Sweden. A route of about 2 km (1.2 mi). has been built as a historic line.
The Malmö tramway existed between 1887 and 1973. It started service as a horsecar. The horsecars were replaced by electric trams from 1906. The last electric tram was replaced by bus in 1973.
Originally the service was provided by two-axle cars. From 1946 bogie cars were introduced on line 4 and from 1951-2, new two-axle cars were provided for the other remaining routes.
By Malmöhus Castle and the adjacent technical museum, a heritage route of 2 km. has been set up.
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