Trams in Rotterdam

Rotterdam tramway network
Rotterdam tramway network
	An Alstom Citadis 302 tram outside Rotterdam CS, 2008.
Operation
Locale	Rotterdam, Netherlands
Horsecar era: 1879–1924/1925
Status	Closed
Track gauge	1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in) standard gauge; 1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in); 1,000 mm (3 ft 3+3⁄8 in) metre gauge
Propulsion system(s)	Horse
2021
Electric tram era: since 1905
Status	Open
Lines	9 (+ 3 special lines)
Operator(s)	Rotterdamse Elektrische Tram (RET) (since 1927)
Track gauge	1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in)
Propulsion system(s)	Electricity
Electrification	600 V DC Catenary
Stock	118
Track length (single)	194 km (121 mi)
Stops	322
2021	25 million
Website	RET

The Rotterdam tramway network (Dutch: Rotterdams tramnet) is a key element of the overall public transport arrangements in Rotterdam, Netherlands.

Opened in 1879, the network currently has nine regular tramlines, and three special or seasonal tramlines. It has been operated since 1927 by Rotterdamse Elektrische Tram (RET). The tram network is the city's more extensive public transport system, while the rapid transit Rotterdam Metro is the more utilized system.

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