Berlin Tram

Berlin Tram

The Berlin tram network (German: Straßenbahn Berlin) is the main tram system in Berlin, Germany. It is one of the oldest tram networks in the world having its origins in 1865 and is operated by Berliner Verkehrsbetriebe (BVG), which was founded in 1929. It is notable for being one of the largest tram systems; there are 22 tram lines operate across a standard gauge network with 382 stops and measuring 191.6 kilometres in length. Nine of the lines are operated 24 hours per day, identified with the letter 'M' before their number.

Almost all of the remaining network is within the confines of the former East Berlin—tram lines within West Berlin having been replaced by buses during the division of Berlin (first extension into West Berlin opened in 1994 on today's M13). In the eastern vicinity of the city there are also three private tram lines not part of the main system, whilst to the south-west of Berlin is the Potsdam tram system with its own network of lines.