Trams in Athens

This article is about the first-generation tram system that operated in Athens from 1882-1960. For Athens's modern tram network, see Athens Tram.
Trams in Athens
Operation
LocaleAthens, Greece
StatusClosed (first generation)
Operational (modern system)
Horsecar era: 1882 (1882)–1908 (1908)
Status Converted to electricity
Track gauge 1,000 mm (3 ft 3+3⁄8 in) metre gauge
Propulsion system(s) Horses
Steam engine era: 1887 (1887)–1908 (1908)
Status Converted to electricity
Lines 1
Track gauge 1,000 mm (3 ft 3+3⁄8 in) metre gauge
Propulsion system(s) Steam engine
Electric tram era: 1908 (1908)–1960 (1960)
Status Closed
Lines 21
Track gauge 1,000 mm (3 ft 3+3⁄8 in) metre gauge
Propulsion system(s) Electric
Depot(s) Aghia Triada Keramikou

Trams in Athens have existed in two separate generations, the first from 1882 to 1960, and the second since 2004. There were no trams at all in Athens between 1960 and 2004, though the separate Piraeus-Perama light railway remained in operation between nearby Perama and Piraeus until 1977.

Athens' first-generation metre gauge tram network began operation as a horse tram system, before being converted to electric trams in the early twentieth century. The original Athens tram network completely closed by 1960.

Trams returned in 2004 with the opening of a standard gauge modern tram network in Athens just prior to the 2004 Summer Olympics.