Trams in Nuremberg

Nuremberg tramway network
A GT8N tram at Friedrich-Ebert-Platz, 2012.
A GT8N tram at Friedrich-Ebert-Platz, 2012.
Operation
LocaleNuremberg, Bavaria, Germany
Horsecar era: 1881 (1881)–1898 (1898)
Status Converted to electricity
Track gauge 1,432 mm (4 ft 8+3⁄8 in)
Propulsion system(s) Horses
Electric tram era: since 1896 (1896)
Status Operational
Lines 7[1][2]
Operator(s) Verkehrs-Aktiengesellschaft Nürnberg (VAG)
Track gauge 1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in) standard gauge
Propulsion system(s) Electricity
Electrification 600 V DC
Stock 48[3]
Route length 33 km (21 mi)[4]
Stops 76[2]
Tramway network, 2012
Tramway network, 2012
Website VAG Verkehrs-Aktiengesellschaft Nürnberg (in German)

The Nuremberg tramway network (German: Straßenbahnnetz Nürnberg) is a network of tramways forming part of the public transport system in Nuremberg, a city in the federal state of Bavaria, Germany. The system reached the neighboring city of Fürth from its opening year to almost a century later when construction of the U1 subway line led to the withdrawal of tram service to and within Fürth. During that era and referring to it historically in literature or nostalgic activities, the system was known as “Nürnberg-Fürther Straßenbahn“ (Nuremberg-Fürth tramway). For example, a local association dedicated to preserving the history and heritage of the tram network as well as old rolling stock calls itself “Freunde der Nürnberg-Fürther Straßenbahn“ (friends of the Nuremberg-Fürth tramway)[5] The system is planned to cross the municipal boundaries of Nuremberg once more, if and when the extension to Erlangen and from there to Herzogenaurach dubbed "Stadtumlandbahn" (or "StUB" for short) opens (see below).

The network is operated by Verkehrs-Aktiengesellschaft Nürnberg (VAG), which is a member of the Verkehrsverbund Großraum Nürnberg (VGN; Greater Nuremberg Area Transport Association). The VAG also operates the Nuremberg U-Bahn and local buses while the Deutsche Bahn AG operated Nuremberg S-Bahn also operates within VGN schedules and ticketing rules.

As of 2023, the network consisted of seven lines,[1] running on a total operational route length of 38.4 kilometres (23.9 mi).[4]

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  4. ^ a b "Geschäftsbericht 2012 Ziele erreichen – auf ganzer Strecke" [Annual Report 2012 Targets achieved - over the whole distance] (PDF) (in German). VAG. June 2013. p. 2. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2013-10-05. Retrieved 2013-10-03.
  5. ^ "Freunde der Nürnberg-Fürther Straßenbahn e.V - Home". www.sfnbg.de.