Trams in Chongjin
| Chongjin Tram | |
|---|---|
| Overview | |
| Locale |  Chongjin |
| Transit type | Tram |
| Number of lines | 1 |
| Operation | |
| Began operation | 1999 [1] |
| Operator(s) | Transport and Communication Commission |
| Character | At-grade |
| Train length | Single car tram or articulated tram |
| Technical | |
| System length | 13 km |
| Track gauge | 1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in) |
| Electrification | Overhead |
| Chongjin Tram | |
| Chosŏn'gŭl | 청진궤도전차 |
|---|---|
| Hancha | 淸津軌道電車 |
| Revised Romanization | Cheongjin gwedojeoncha |
| McCune–Reischauer | Ch'ŏngjin kwedojŏnch'a |
Chongjin Tram is a public tram system in Chongjin, Democratic People's Republic of Korea (North Korea). The line opened in 1999. There is currently one line in operation.
History
The regular operation on the standard gauge and until today single line Chongjin was taken on 2 July 1999. It was initially six kilometers long and was extended in a first stage by seven kilometers. In a second expansion stage, the system is to be extended by another eight kilometers, this failed so far due to lack of funds. In addition, the operation of the existing route due to lack of electricity can not always be maintained. [citation needed]
Lines
- Sabong-dong - Nam-Chongjin - Bongchon-dong
See also
- Trams and trolleybuses in North Korea
- Transport in North Korea
- List of tram and light rail transit systems
References
Further reading
- Hayato Kokubu, Shōgun-sama no Tetsudō: Kitachōsen Tetsudō Jijō (将軍様の鉄道 北朝鮮鉄道事情; "Railway of the Dear Leader: The Railway Situation in North Korea"), 2007. (ISBN 4103037318)
