List of town tramway systems in the Czech Republic
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This is a list of town tramway systems in the Czech Republic. It includes all tram systems, past and present; cities with currently operating systems, and those systems themselves, are indicated in bold and blue background colored rows. The use of the diamond (♦) symbol indicates where there were (or are) two or more independent tram systems operating concurrently within a single metropolitan area. Those tram systems that operated on other than standard gauge track (where known) are indicated in the 'Notes' column.
Inverse polarity: Brno's tram system has − (minus) electric pole in the overhead wires and + (plus) electric pole in the tracks. Other Czech tram systems have standard polarity (+ in overhead lines, − in tracks; +600V DC), Brno is unique with its −600V DC.
Gauge: 1,435mm (4ft8+1⁄2in) Liberec's tram network has sections all with 1,435mm gauge, and a section between Liberec and Jablonec used to operate on 1,000mm gauge. Liberec - Jablonec nad Nisou interurban line opened 16 Nov 1953, completed 1955. Partial closures for reconstruction during 1972–1975, and 2021-2023 for conversion from 1,000mm (3ft3+3⁄8in) gauge to 1,435mm (4ft8+1⁄2in) gauge.