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Bergen's Electric Tramway

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Locale
  
Bergen, Norway

Number of lines
  
1

Began operation
  
1993

Transit type
  
Heritage tramway

Number of stations
  
15

Bergen's Electric Tramway

Operator(s)
  
Bergen's Electric Tramway

Bergen's Electric Tramway (Norwegian: Bergens Elektriske Sporvei) is an organization which operates a museum tramway in Møhlenpris in Bergen, Norway. The tramway is an attempt at a revival of the Bergen Tramway, which operated from 1897–1965.

The tramway is based at Bergen Technical Museum. This building has recently been awarded heritage status and a large sum of money has been spent on renovations on the roof.

Although the line is currently only 300 m long, an expansion to Den Nationale Scene is under construction. Further, more ambitious plans include lines to Bryggen and St Mary's Church, Nordnes and Bergen Aquarium, and VilVite.

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Bergen's Electric Tramway Wikipedia


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