Locale Ganja, Azerbaijan Lines 4 (max) | Status Closed Track gauge 1,524 mm (5 ft) | |
Open 1 May 1933 (1933-05-01) Close 16 October 1976 (1976-10-16) | ||
The Ganja tramway network was a network of tramways forming part of the public transport system in Ganja, the second most populous city in Azerbaijan, for more than 40 years in the mid 20th century.
History
The network was opened on 1 May 1933, and was powered by electricity. At its height, it consisted of four lines. It was closed on 16 October 1976.
In January 2013, the government of Azerbaijan announced that it is planning to restore the tramway network in Ganja. The total length of the tramway network will be 15 km.
References
Trams in Ganja, Azerbaijan Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA