Sanya Tram Explained

The Sanya Tram is a tram operating in Jiyang District, Sanya, Hainan, China.

History

Construction began in July 2016. Trial runs began on 1 January 2019 with services serving six stops.^{[1] [2]} The first line fully opened on 10 October 2020.^[3]

Route

The first line is long^[4] with 15 stations and runs south from Sanya railway station to Jiangang Road station, in downtown Sanya. It takes about 35 minutes from one end to the other.

Technology

The tram operates without overhead wires. Instead, the trams are charged by contacts above each stop.

References

1. Web site: 海南三亚有轨电车开放试乘体验-新华网海南频道 . m.xinhuanet.com . 10 October 2020 . 1 January 2019.
2. Web site: Sanya tram line opens to passengers . Railway Gazette International . 10 October 2020 . en . 4 February 2019.
3. Web site: 每人次3元！三亚有轨电车示范线将于今天起载客运营 . Weixin . 10 October 2020 . 10 October 2020.
4. Web site: 三亚有轨电车示范线开通载客运营.