Osijek tram system
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| Background | |||
| Locale |
 Osijek, Croatia | ||
| Transit type | Tram | ||
| Number of lines | 2 | ||
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| Began operation |
1884 (horse tram) 1926 (electric tram) | ||
| Operator(s) | Gradski prijevoz putnika Osijek | ||
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| System length | 12 km | ||
| Track gauge | 1,000 mm (3 ft 3 3⁄8 in) | ||
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The Osijek tram system is operated by the City Transport of Osijek (GPP Osijek) and serves the city of Osijek, capital of the Slavonia region of Croatia.
The Osijek network is the only Croatian tram system still in existence outside Zagreb. Services have operated continuously since the first horse-car tram line was opened in 1884 (connecting the railway station and city square), and the first electric tram ran in 1926.
The present network consists of two lines which intersect in the city square (Trg Ante Starčević) and the fleet consists of refurbished Tatra T4 vehicles and some newly acquired second hand DUEWAG GT6.
There is also a touristic heritage tram, which can be rented for special occasions.
All tracks are at 1000mm (metre gauge) width. There are three terminal loops, and two loops used rarely only when shorter route service is provided. There is also an inner city loop for the part of line 2, which connects the main railway station with the city centre. Unlike line 1, which is double track in its whole length, line 2 is composed of a loop segment, a double track segment and the remainder being single track with passing loops. At the main vehicle depot (Remiza) there is a track triangle structure used regularly for turning tramway vehicles when starting and/or ending service.
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