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Trams in Elbląg
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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 Zakład Komunikacji Miejskiej w Elblągu (ZKM Elbląg). The system currently has 5 lines with a total length of 32 kilometres (20 mi). Elbląg's tram network is the second oldest tram system in Poland (after Wrocław's). The system operates 33 trams, including 16 Konstal 805Na.
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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. [1]
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Lines
Tram lines 1 through 4 run on both weekdays and weekends. Tram line 5 runs exclusively on days of work (weekdays excluding holidays) [2]
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Rolling stock
Historic trams:
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- PESA 121N of Line 3 at Płk. Dąbka
- Konstal 805Na number 045
- Konstal N in 1990
- Pre-modernized Düwag GT6 tram
- Historic Konstal 5N in service as tourist tram in 2005
References
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