Trams in Szeged
Trams in Szeged (Hungarian: Szeged villamosvonal-hálózata) are an important part of the public transport network serving Szeged, Hungary.
| Szeged tramway network | |||
|---|---|---|---|
 PESA 120Nb in Szeged | |||
| Operation | |||
| Locale | Szeged, Hungary | ||
| Open | 1 July 1884 | ||
| Status | Operational | ||
| Routes | 5 | ||
| Operator(s) | SZKT | ||
| Infrastructure | |||
| Track gauge | 1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in) standard gauge | ||
| Propulsion system(s) | Electricity | ||
| Depot(s) | 1 (Pulz utca) | ||
| Stock | 13 Tatra T6A2 18 Tatra KT4D 9 Pesa 120Nb 12 Stadler Citylink | ||
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| Website | http://www.szkt.hu/ Szegedi Közlekedési Társaság (in Hungarian) | ||
In operation since 1884, the network is approximately 23.2 kilometres (14.4 mi) long and presently has four full tramlines. The system is operated by Szegedi Közlekedési Társaság (SZKT) with MÁV-START Zrt. operating services in addition to the SZKT. Szeged's tram system is run on a 1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in) standard gauge track and is powered by 600 V electfication system.
Network evolution
During its history the network has had these lines:
- Line 2 (Szeged pályaudvar – Európa liget) 2012 –
- Line 3 (Tarján – Vadaspark) 1908 –
- Line 3F (Tarján – Fonógyári út)
- Line 4 (Tarján – Kecskés) 1908 –
Tram-train lines:
- Line 1 (Szeged pályaudvar – Hódmezővásárhely vasútállomás) 2021 –
- Line 1A (Szeged pályaudvar – Rókus pályaudvar) 2023 –
Abolished lines:
- Line 1 (Szeged pályaudvar – Szeged Plaza) 1884 – 2022 (replaced by Tram-train line on the same route, but extended to Hódmezővásárhely)
- Line 2 (Anna-kút – Somogyi telep) 1927 – 1977
- Line 5 (Széchenyi tér – Újszeged pu. (gyermekkórház) 1948 – 1969
- Line 6 (Marx tér – Átrakó pu.) 1950 – 1966
- Line 7 (Rókusi kórház / Somogyi utca – Kiskundorozsma) 1950 – 1977
Current routes (trams)
| Route diagram | Route | Length | Travel time |
|---|---|---|---|
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Európa liget ↔ Szeged pályaudvar Rókusi körút – Kossuth Lajos sugárút – Széchenyi tér – Kelemen László utca – Zrínyi utca – Boldogasszony sugárút – Indóház tér |
5,2-5,4 km | 18-19 minutes |
 |
Tarján ↔ Vadaspark József Attila sugárút – Tisza Lajos körút – Kálvária sugárút |
5,3-5,5 km | 16-18 minutes |
 |
Tarján ↔ Fonógyári út József Attila sugárút – Tisza Lajos körút – Kálvária sugárút – Bajai út – Fonógyári út |
7,2-7,4 km | 22-25 minutes |
 |
Tarján ↔ Kecskés József Attila sugárút – Tisza Lajos körút – Petőfi Sándor sugárút – Szabadkai út |
5,7-5,8 km | 18-19 minutes |
Fleet
Pesa 120Nb tramway in Szeged
A Tatra KT4D in Szeged
Current fleet
- 9 PESA Swing 120Nb, 2011-
- 18 ČKD Tatra KT4D, 2005-
- 13 ČKD Tatra T6A2, 1997-
- 4 ČKD SZKT B6A2D-M, 1997-
- 12 Stadler CityLink, (in the MÁV's fleet) 2021-
Heritage fleet
- 1 FVV1100-type vintage tram No. 609, ex-Budapest 1124, built in 1962;[1] not in regular service.
- 1 MVG vintage tram No. 12, not in regular service.
- 2 vintage tram No. 313-314, not in regular service.
Past fleet
- 14 FVV CSM–2 / FVV HCS-3a uni-directional tram, with 3 doors, 1962-2003
- 11 FVV CSM–3 / FVV HCS-5a bi-directional tram, with 5 doors, 1967-2000
- 21 FVV CSM–4 / FVV HCS-10a bi-directional tram, with 10 doors, 1973-2011
References
- Varga, Akós (September 2005). "Szeged: Trams in the City of Sunshine". Tramways & Urban Transit. UK: Ian Allan Publishing / Light Rail Transit Association. pp. 360–361.
External links
Media related to Trams in Szeged at Wikimedia Commons
- Szegedi Közlekedési Társaság (SZKT) - official site
- Trams in Szeged (in English and German)
- Villamosok.hu (in English)
- Trams of Hungary
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