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 | |
|---|---|
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| Overview | |
| Locale | Changchun | 
| Transit type | Tram | 
| Number of lines | 2 | 
| Number of stations | 25 | 
| Operation | |
| Began operation | 1941 | 
| Reporting marks | CT | 
| Technical | |
| System length | 13 km | 
| Track gauge | Standard gauge 1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in) | 
| Electrification | 600 V DC Overhead line | 
Since the 2000s there was only one line—Line No. 54—it 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.
External links
    
- Changchun Tram from People's Daily (Chinese)
 - Trams Changchun (English, pictures, map)
 
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