Yangon Tram

Yangon Tram began service on a single tram line on 11 January 2016. Yangon previously had a tramway network which closed down during World War II. Funded by Japanese investment, the tram line service at Strand Road terminates between Wardan Jetty and Linsadaung, Botataung Township, a journey of around 4.8 kilometres (3.0 mi) using a single 50-year old tram from Hiroshima Electric Railway in Hiroshima, Japan.

Yangon Tram
Overview
LocaleWardan Jetty - Linsadaung, Botataung Township
Transit typeLight rail/tram
Number of lines1
Operation
Began operation10 January 2016
Ended operation1 July 2016
Operator(s)Myanma Railways
Technical
System length4.8 km (3 mi)
Track gauge1,000 mm (3 ft 3+3โ„8 in)
System map

Kyeemyindaing
โ†‘ west extension
Wardan Jetty
Linsadaung
โ†“ east extension
Pazundaung

The rolling stock is a 3-coach tram with a seating capacity of 200 passengers. The tram runs just 6 times each day, from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm with a fare of Ks.100/-, around US$0.08.

An extension west from Wardan Jetty to Kyeemyindaing, and an extension east from Linsadaung, Botataung Township to Pazundaung Township, would bring the length of the line to 11.3 kilometres (7.0 mi); these extensions are due to be completed later in 2016.

Yangon Tram stopped service on 1 July 2016 after only six months of running.

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