Bergen's Electric Tramway Explained

60.3836°N 5.3219°W

Bergen's Electric Tramway
Locale:Bergen, Norway
Transit Type:Heritage tramway
Began Operation:1993
System Length:3000NaN0
Lines:1
Stations:15
Vehicles:5
Operator:Bergen's Electric Tramway
Map State:show

Bergen's Electric Tramway (Norwegian: Bergens Elektriske Sporvei) is an organization which operates a museum tramway in Møhlenpris in Bergen, Norway. The tramway is an attempt at a revival of the Bergen Tramway, which operated from 1897 - 1965.

The tramway is based at Bergen Technical Museum. This building has recently been awarded heritage status and a large sum of money has been spent on renovations on the roof.

Although the line is currently only 300 m long, an expansion to Den Nationale Scene is under construction. Further, more ambitious plans include lines to Bryggen and St Mary's Church, Nordnes and Bergen Aquarium, and VilVite.[1] [2]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Utreder trikkens nostalgilinje. 2008-09-28. Bergens Tidende. 2007. Tønder, Finn Bjørn . Valde, Vegar . PDF. Norwegian.
  2. Web site: Fullt mulig med trikk i Bergen. 2008-09-28. Bergens Tidende. 2007. Tønder, Finn Bjørn. PDF. Norwegian.