Trams in Johannesburg

Johannesburg tramway network
Johannesburg tramway network
	A preserved double-decker tram at; James Hall Transport Museum, 2008.
Operation
Locale	Johannesburg, South Africa
Horsecar era: 1891–ca. 1906
Status	Closed
Track gauge	1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in) standard gauge
Propulsion system(s)	Horses
Electric tram era: 1906–1961
Status	Closed
Track gauge	1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in)
Propulsion system(s)	Electricity

The Johannesburg tramway network formed part of the public transport system in Johannesburg, South Africa, for just over 70 years until the start of the 1960s.

History[]

Opened on 2 February 1891 (1891-02-02), the network was operated initially by horsecars.^[1] From 14 February 1906 (1906-02-14), it was converted to electrical power.^[2]

Beginning on 26 August 1936 (1936-08-26), the trams were gradually supplemented by the Johannesburg trolleybus system, which was opened on that day.

However, the tramway network lasted for several more decades, until its closure on 2 August 1961 (1961-08-02).

References[]

Notes[]

^ "Timeline: Johannesburg 1800-1991". South African History Online. South African History Online. Archived from the original on 24 March 2012. Retrieved 31 March 2012.
^ "Timeline: Johannesburg 1900-1976". South African History Online. South African History Online. Retrieved 31 March 2012.^{[permanent dead link]}