Trams in Freiburg im Breisgau
German network of tramways / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Dear Wikiwand AI, let's keep it short by simply answering these key questions:
Can you list the top facts and stats about Trams in Freiburg im Breisgau?
Summarize this article for a 10 year old
The Freiburg im Breisgau tramway network (also known as Stadtbahn or formerly as Hoobl (Alemannic for Hobel))[1] is a network of tramways that forms part of the public transport system in Freiburg im Breisgau, a city in the federal state of Baden-Württemberg, Germany. Established in 1901, the network has been operated since its foundation by the company now known as Freiburger Verkehrs (VAG Freiburg or VAG), and powered by electricity. The tramway network currently has five lines. The expansion of the tram network since 1980 has served as an example of the "renaissance of the trams" in Germany. As of 2023, 73 trams were available for regular use: 2 of these were high-floored, 36 partial and 35 low-floored.[2][3] Almost the entirety of the network is located within Freiburg's urban area; only a few metres of the balloon loop at Gundelfinger Straße are located outside the boundary of Gundelfingen to the north of Freiburg. In total, the trams serve 20 out of the 28 districts in Freiburg.
Freiburg im Breisgau tramway network | |||
---|---|---|---|
Operation | |||
Locale | Freiburg im Breisgau, Baden-Württemberg, Germany | ||
Open | 14 October 1901 (1901-10-14) | ||
Status | Operational | ||
Lines | 5 | ||
Operator(s) | Freiburger Verkehrs AG | ||
Infrastructure | |||
Track gauge | 1,000 mm (3 ft 3+3⁄8 in) metre gauge | ||
Propulsion system(s) | Electricity | ||
Electrification | 750 V DC | ||
Depot(s) | 1 (Betriebshof West) | ||
Stock | 73 trams | ||
Statistics | |||
Route length | 32.3 km (20.1 mi)[citation needed] | ||
Stops | 73 | ||
|