Trams in Düsseldorf

Düsseldorf tramway network
A Düsseldorf tram at Graf-Adolf-Platz.
Operation
LocaleDüsseldorf and Neuss, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
Horsecar era: 1876 (1876)–1900 (1900)
Status Converted to electricity
Track gauge 1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in)
Propulsion system(s) Horses
Electric tram era: since 1891 (1891)
Status Operational
Lines 7 (total line length 140.6 km (87.4 mi))
Operator(s) Rheinbahn
Track gauge 1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in)
Propulsion system(s) Electricity
Stock 175
Route length 78.0 km (48.5 mi)
Stops 178 (2012)
Website Rheinbahn

The Düsseldorf tramway network (German: Straßenbahnnetz Düsseldorf) is a network of tramways serving Düsseldorf, the capital city of the federal state of North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. In combination with the Düsseldorf Stadtbahn and Rhine-Ruhr S-Bahn, it forms the backbone of the public transport system in Düsseldorf.

The tramway network is currently operated by Rheinbahn AG, and is integrated in the Verkehrsverbund Rhein-Ruhr (VRR). As of 2016, its seven tram lines ran over 78.0 kilometres (48.5 mi) of route, serving 178 stops.

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