Trams in Turin

The Turin tramway network (Italian: Rete tranviaria di Torino) is an important part, along with the Turin Metro, of the public transport network of the city and comune of Turin, in the Piedmont region, northwest Italy.

Turin tramway network
Turin tram ATM 6000
Operation
LocaleTurin, Piedmont, Italy
Horsecar era: 1871 (1871)–ca. 1900 (1900)
Track gauge 1,445 mm (4 ft 8+7⁄8 in)
Propulsion system(s) Horse
Electric era: since 1893 (1893)
Routes 10 (on 9 lines)
Operator(s) GTT
Track gauge 1,445 mm (4 ft 8+7⁄8 in)
Propulsion system(s) Electric
Electrification 600 V DC parallel overhead lines
Track length (total) 88 km (55 mi)
Website GTT (in English)

In operation since 1871, the network is about 88 km (55 mi) long, and comprises 10 lines.

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