Trams in Chongjin
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.
| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Locale |  |
| 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 |
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.
Lines
- Sabong-dong - Nam-Chongjin - Bongchon-dong
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See also
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)
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