Trams in Dalian

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Dalian Tram
Overview
Locale	Dalian, China
Transit type	Tram
Number of lines	2
Number of stations	37
Operation
Began operation	25 September 1909; 114 years ago (1909-09-25)
Reporting marks	DT
Character	on road running and dedicated tram paths
Technical
System length	23.1 km (14.4 mi)
Track gauge	Standard gauge 1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in)
Electrification	550 V DC Overhead line

Trams have been operating in Dalian continuously since 1909, making them one of the oldest tram systems still in use in mainland China. There were once eleven routes in operation in Dalian in Northeast China. Only two routes remain in use today (Route 201 and 202). There was a route 203 which currently merged into route 201.^[1] Notably, most of the staff on Dalian's tram system are female, such as the driver, conductor, points man—even the depot manager. The tram system was the only rail network in the city, until Dalian Metro opened in 2003.