Yangon Tram

Yangon Tram begun service on a single tram line on 11 January 2016.[1] Yangon previously had a tramway network which closed down during World War II. Funded by Japanese investment, the tram line service at Strand Road terminates between Wardan Jetty and Linsadaung, Botataung Township, a journey of around 4.8 kilometres (3.0 mi) using a single 50-year old tram from Hiroshima, Japan.[2]

Yangon Tram

Overview
Locale	Wardan Jetty - Linsadaung, Botataung Township
Transit type	Light rail/tram
Number of lines	1
Operation
Began operation	10 January 2016
Ended operation	1 July 2016
Operator(s)	Myanmar Railways
Technical
System length	4.8 km (3 mi)
Track gauge	1,000 mm (3 ft 3 ^3⁄8 in)
System map Kyeemyindaing ↑ west extension Wardan Jetty Linsadaung ↓ east extension Pazundaung

The rolling stock is a 3-coach tram with a seating capacity of 200 passengers. The tram runs just 6 times each day,[2] from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm with a fare of MMK100 (Burmese kyat) around USD 8 cents.

An extension west from Wardan Jetty to Kyeemyindaing, and an extension east from Linsadaung, Botataung Township to Pazundaung Township, would bring the length of the line to 11.3 kilometres (7.0 mi); these extensions are due to be completed later in 2016.[3][4][5]

Yangon Tram stopped service on 1 July 2016 after only six months of running.[6]

See also

• Yangon BRT

References

1. "Yangon launches light rail line". Railway Gazette International. DVV Media UK. 12 January 2016. Retrieved 2016-02-05.
2. "Trams return to streets of Yangon". BBC News. 19 January 2016. Retrieved 2016-02-05.
3. "Trams return to Yangon after 100 years". mmtimes.com. Retrieved 2016-02-05.
4. Yangon government eyeing second commuter tram
5. "Electric Tramcar: Myanmar Railways Launched The Tram Line On Strand Road | Myanmar International TV". myanmarinternational.tv. Retrieved 2016-02-05.
6. "No more electric tram on Yangon's Strand Road". Coconuts Yangon. 1 July 2016. Retrieved 8 October 2016.