Trams in Moscow, Electric tram system in Moscow, Russia
Trams in Moscow is an electric tram network currently operating 50 lines across more than 400 kilometers of track throughout the Russian capital. The system connects residential areas, business districts, and central hubs, offering a direct street-level connection through the city.
The first electric line began service on April 6, 1899, replacing horse-drawn carriages on the growing streets of the city. By the 1930s, the network had expanded significantly and became a central part of daily life in the capital.
Many residents rely on the tram as part of their daily routine, especially in neighborhoods where metro coverage is less dense. The cars move between apartment blocks and main roads, connecting people to workplaces, markets, and family across the city.
The trams run on dedicated tracks or share the road with traffic, so speed varies depending on the route and time of day. Modern vehicles offer low-floor sections for easier boarding, though some older stretches may still have steep steps.
The network is split into two separate subsystems that do not connect to each other and serve different parts of the city. By track length, it ranks as the fourth largest tram network in the world after Melbourne, Saint Petersburg, and Berlin.
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