Trams in Częstochowa

The Częstochowa tram system is the tram system in Częstochowa, Poland. The system begun operation in 1959 and has a total length of 14.5 kilometres (9.0 mi)[1] with 32 stops, a shed and five loops. It is operated by Miejskie Przedsiębiorstwo Komunikacyjne w Częstochowie.

Trams in Częstochowa
Tramwaje w Częstochowie
PESA Twist tram in Częstochowa
Operation
LocaleCzęstochowa, Poland
Open1959
Lines3
Operator(s)MPK Częstochowa
Infrastructure
Track gauge1,435 mm (4 ft 8 12 in)
Stock52 (as of March 2020)
Statistics
Track length (total)14.5 km (9.0 mi)
Stops32
Overview
Website[Official website]

Rolling stock

Currently the fleet consists of 44 Konstal 105Na, built between 1975 and 1990, and seven PESA Twist 2010N built in 2012.[1] Deliveries of ten new Pesa Twist II trams began in 2020.[1] Formerly the Częstochowa tram fleet consisted of Konstal 4N trams and 4ND trailers, and Konstal 102Na trams.

History

The tram system opened in 1959. In 2012 a 4.5 km (2.8 mi) extension to Raków was opened.[1]

References

  1. "Erste Niederflur-Straßenbahn Pesa Twist II und Streckenerneuerung in Częstochowa" [First Pesa Twist II low-floor tram and infrastructure renewal in Częstochowa]. Urban Transport Magazine (in German). March 30, 2020. Archived from the original on March 30, 2020. Retrieved March 30, 2020.


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