The Elbląg tram system is the tram network in Elbląg, Poland. Operating since 1895, the system is operated by Tramwaje Elbląskie Sp. z o.o., and is integrated into the (ZKM Elbląg). The system currently has 5 lines with a total length of . Elbląg's tram network is the second oldest tram system in Poland (after Wrocław's). The system operates 33 trams, including 16 Konstal 805Na.
History The first two tram lines in Elbląg opened in 1895. These two lines linked the city's suburbs to the urban center and the railway station.
The Tramway was almost entirely destroyed during World War 2. The post-war Polish authorities decided to rebuild the tramway. During the late 70s, there was serious discussion and consideration of liquidating the entire tram line, following in the footsteps of nearby cities like Słupsk. However, there was massive opposition to this plan by the locals, and the plan was scrapped by the 80s. In the 1980s, the city also opened a third line.
The most recent expansion to the Tramway opened in 2006, expanding the northern termini of the line to ul. Fromborka. Lines Tram lines 1 through 4 run on both weekdays and weekends. Tram line 5 runs exclusively on days of work (weekdays excluding holidays) Daily 1, 2, 3, 4Weekdays only 5
Line Map Route Number of stops Frequency 1 Druska – Ogólna 21 Weekdays 20-40Weekends 45-60 2 Druska – Marymoncka 15 Weekdays 40Weekends 30-453Saperów – Ogólna18Weekdays 30Weekends 30 4 Druska – Ogólna 16 Weekdays 20Weekends 20 5 Saperów – Ogólna 13 Weekdays 30-35
Rolling stock
Type Production Number Konstal 805Na 1980 16 PESA 121N 2006 6 Duewag M8C 2013 6 Moderus Beta MF 09 AC 2020 5
Historic trams:
Photo Type Production Number Konstal 5N 1959–1960 2
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