Trams in Schwerin

Schwerin tramway network
SN2001 tram in Schwerin, 2016.
Operation
LocaleSchwerin, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germany
Horsecar era: 1881 (1881)–1885 (1885)
Status Converted to electricity
Lines 2
Propulsion system(s) Horses
Electric tram era: since 1908 (1908)
Lines 4
Operator(s) Nahverkehr Schwerin GmbH
Track gauge 1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in)
Propulsion system(s) Electricity
Electrification 600 V DC
Stock 30 Flexity Classic SN2001
Track length (total) 22.5 km (14.0 mi)
Route length 40.5 km (25.2 mi)
200912,480,000
Website Nahverkehr Schwerin (in German)

The Schwerin tramway network (German: Straßenbahnnetz Schwerin) is a network of tramways forming the key feature of the public transport system in Schwerin, the capital city of the federal state of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germany.

Opened on 1 December 1908, the electrically powered network is currently operated by Nahverkehr Schwerin GmbH, and has four lines.

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