Trams in Warsaw
| Trams in Warsaw | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Tramwaje Warszawskie sp. z o.o. logo | |||
Pesa Swing tram on Poniatowski Bridge | |||
| Overview | |||
| Native name | Tramwaje Warszawskie | ||
| Locale | Warsaw, Poland | ||
| Transit type | tram | ||
| Number of lines | 27 | ||
| Website | Official website Warsaw Public Transport | ||
| Operation | |||
| Began operation | 11 December 1866 | ||
| Operator(s) | Tramwaje Warszawskie | ||
| Technical | |||
| System length | 146.2 km (90.8 mi) | ||
| Track gauge | 1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in) standard gauge | ||
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The Warsaw tram network is a 146.2-kilometer (90.8 mi) tram system serving a third of Warsaw, Poland, and serving half the city's population. It operates 726 cars, and is the second-largest system in the country (after the Silesian system). There are about 25 regular lines, forming a part of the city's integrated public transport system organized by the Warsaw Transport Authority. Since 1994, the system is operated by the municipally-owned company Tramwaje Warszawskie sp. z.o.o.