Trams in Jelenia Góra, tram system
The trams in Jelenia Góra are a decommissioned transit system that once ran through the city from 1897 to 1969. The network connected the main train station with different neighborhoods and nearby areas like Sobieszów and Podgórzyn.
Service began in 1897 with gas-powered trams, but the city switched to electric trams starting in 1900 because of safety and reliability issues. The network expanded over decades before closing in 1969 when the city shifted focus to bus transportation.
The tram wires and metal fittings still visible on buildings remind visitors of when streetcars were part of everyday life and connected different neighborhoods. These small details show how public transportation shaped daily routines and helped people move through the city.
Today visitors can spot remaining traces of the tram system, including old tracks beneath the market square and metal fittings on buildings throughout the city. A preserved tram car serves as a souvenir shop near city hall, while another sits at a bus stop in Podgórzyn.
The system initially ran on gas-powered trams, but dangerous tank explosions led the city to switch to electricity quickly, making it an early adopter of electric transit in the region. This safety crisis actually pushed the modernization forward faster than planned.
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