DESCRIPTION Ulm electric tram opened in 1897. The initial section was extended in 1900, 1908, 1927-1928, 1939, 1951, 1954-1955; some route were closed in 1947, 1964 and 1968. The last extension of the only line currenty operating was completed in 2009 (Donauhalle-Bofingen Ostpreussenweg).
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HISTORYdate | section name | line | | 1897 | initial electric tram section opening | -- | 1900 | network extension | -- | 1908 | network extension | -- | 1927 | network extension | -- | 1928 | network extension | -- | 1939 | network extension | -- | 1947 | route closure due to bus service introduction | -- | 1950 | network modification/renewal | -- | 1951 | network extension | -- | 1954 | network extension | -- | 1955 | network extension | -- | 1964 | network reduction | -- | 1968 | route closure due to bus service introduction | -- | 1979 | Stadion-Friedrichsau section reopening | -- | 21-03-2009 | Donauhalle-Bofingen Ostpreussenweg | -- |
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| TECHNICAL DATA Single line length (Km) --
Single line stops --
Single line avg. distance(km) --
Total track length (km) 10.2
Total network stops 22
Avg. stop net distance (km) 0.50
Type steel wheels
Current/Voltage 750 V DC overhead
Type of guide/gauge metric gauge rails (1000 mm)
Vehicles builder SIEMENS
Model Combino
Operator STADTWERKEN ULM/NEU-ULM GMBH (SWU)
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