Trams in Changchun

The Changchun Tram is a historic tram line in Changchun, Jilin, China. It was first opened November 11, 1941, and was constructed by the Manchukuo government. On August 15, 1945, the tram had 7 lines and 73 trains. At its peak in 1960, the tram had 6 lines and 88 trains covering almost 53 km.

Changchun Tram
Overview
LocaleChangchun
Transit typeTram
Number of lines2
Number of stations25
Operation
Began operation1941
Reporting marksCT
Technical
System length13 km
Track gaugeStandard gauge 1,435 mm (4 ft 8 12 in)
Electrification600 V DC Overhead line

Since the 2000s there was only one lineLine No. 54it is 7.6 km long going from Xi'an Road to Gongnong Road (Hongqi Street). In 2014, a new line named No. 55 opened. It runs from Hongqi Street to just outside Changchun West Railway Station.

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