Trams in Sofia

Sofia tramway network
Софийска трамвайна мрежа
Pesa Swing at blvd. Christo Botev, May 2016
Operation
LocaleSofia, Bulgaria
Open1 January 1901 (1901-01-01)
StatusIn operation
Lines16[1]
Owner(s)Stolichna Municipality
Operator(s)Sofia Electric Transport JSC
Infrastructure
Track gauge1,009 mm (3 ft 3+2332 in)
1,435 mm (4 ft 8+12 in) standard gauge[2]
Stock176[2]
Statistics
Track length (single)308 km (191 mi)[2]
Route length~ 154 km (96 mi)
Stops165[1]
Overview
Sofia tramway network as of 2014

The Sofia tram network is a vital part of the public transportation system of Sofia, the capital of Bulgaria. It began operation on January 1, 1901.[2] As of 2006, the tram system included approximately 308 kilometres (191 miles)[2] of narrow and standard gauge one-way track.[2] Most of the track is a narrow gauge (1,009 mm or 3 ft 3+2332 in), with standard gauge (1,435 mm or 4 ft 8+12 in) used on lines 20, 21, 22 and 23 and accounting for approximately 40 kilometres (25 mi) of the system's track length.[2]

  1. ^ a b "Route network of tram lines of Sofia's public transportation" (PDF). Sofia Urban Mobility Center. 2013. Retrieved 2013-09-10.
  2. ^ a b c d e f g "Urban transport - History of Sofia Trams". Sofia Urban Mobility Center. 2013. Retrieved 2013-09-10.