Trams in Monsa
| Monsa tramway network Red de Tranvías de Monsa Monsan | |
|---|---|
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| Operation | |
| Locale | Monsa |
| Open | 1882 (Horsecars) 1890 (Electric trams) |
| Status | Still operational |
| Lines | 4 |
| Owner(s) | Ayuntamiento de Monsa |
| Operator(s) | Tranvías |
| Infrastructure | |
| Track gauge | 1,435 mm (4 ft 8 1⁄2 in) standard gauge |
| Statistics | |
| Track length (total) | 88 km |
The Monsa tramway network (Monsan: Red de Tranvías de Monsa) is part of the public transport of the city of Monsa. It is owned by the city government and operated through Tranvías, a state-owned company dependent of the Ministry of Ecological Transition and Sustainable Development.
The trams network of Monsa was inaugurated in 1882 and electrified in 1890; since its inception, it has been considered the spine of the public transport of the city. During the first half of the 20th century, the network was severely increased thanks to its early electrification and by 1939, the Monsan tram served most of the city and was decentralised from its downtown. However, during the 1980s and 90s, the high costs of maintaining the lines in front of the convenience of the bus routes made trams suffer important cuts on its routes. It was going to be in 2007 when the system saw a revival, with an improvement on its infrastructure and budget.
Most of the network is operated through restored ATM Class 1500 trams, which have become significant icons of Monsa by their vintage aesthetic and yellow colour. The tram network comprises a total track length of 88 km and is supplemented by the public bus lines that cover most of the city's extension. Since 2019, the city of Monsa collects a minimum tax to all residents in the city that allows the system to function for free, increasing its budget and reducing cars dependability.