Altdorf–Flüelen tramway

Altdorf–Flüelen tramway
Overview
Status Closed and removed
Locale Canton of Uri, Switzerland
Termini Altdorf (Telldenkmal)
Flüelen (railway station)
Stations 7
Services 1
Operation
Opened 1906
Closed 1951
Technical
Line length 3.1 kilometres (1.9 mi)
Track gauge Metre (3 ft 3 3⁄8 in)
Minimum radius 25 metres (82 ft)
Electrification 600 V, DC, overhead
Maximum incline 3.1%
Share of the Strassenbahn Altdorf-Flüelen AG, issued 1. February 1906

The Altdorf–Flüelen tramway (German: Strassenbahn Altdorf–Flüelen, AF) was a metre gauge electric tramway in the Swiss canton of Uri. It linked the town of Altdorf with Flüelen, terminating adjacent to Flüelen station on the Gotthard railway.[1][2]

The tramway was opened in 1906, and closed in 1951, being replaced by a bus service. The line was electrified at 600 V DC. It had a length of 3.1 kilometres (1.9 mi), with 7 stops, a maximum gradient of 3.1% and a minimum radius of 25 metres (82 ft).[1][2]

The only visible remains of line is the tram depot, on the outskirts of Altdorf. After closure of the tramway, this was used as a bus depot by the Auto AG Uri until they moved to new premises in 2009.[2][3]

References

  1. 1 2 Eisenbahnatlas Schweiz. Verlag Schweers+Wall GmbH. 2012. p. 23. ISBN 978-3-89494-130-7.
  2. 1 2 3 "Altdorf–Flüelen". www.eingestellte-bahnen.ch (in German). Retrieved 2012-09-17.
  3. ↑ "Geschichte" [History] (in German). Auto AG Uri. Retrieved 2012-09-17.


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