Trams in Sumgait
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The Sumqayit tramway was a tramway forming part of the public transport system in Sumqayit, the third most populous city in Azerbaijan, for more than 40 years in the second half of the 20th century.[1]
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| Sumqayit tramway | |||
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| Operation | |||
| Locale | Sumqayit, Azerbaijan | ||
| Open | 11 March 1959 | ||
| Close | July 2003 | ||
| Status | Closed | ||
| Lines | 1 | ||
| Infrastructure | |||
| Track gauge | 1,524 mm (5 ft) | ||
| Propulsion system | Electricity | ||
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History
The tramway was opened on 11 March 1959, and was powered by electricity. It only ever consisted of one line, and was closed in July 2003.[1]
