| Straßenbahn Woltersdorf | |||
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| Operation | |||
| Locale | Woltersdorf, Brandenburg | ||
| Open | 1913 | ||
| Status | open | ||
| Lines | 1 | ||
| Operator(s) | Schöneicher – Rüdersdorf Strassenbahn GmbH[1] | ||
| Infrastructure | |||
| Track gauge | 1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in)standard gauge | ||
| Propulsion system(s) | Electric | ||
| Electrification | 600v DC,[2]Overhead line | ||
| Statistics | |||
| Route length | 5.6km | ||
| 630,000 p.a.[3] | |||
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| Website | Official website | ||
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TheWoltersdorf Tramway (Woltersdorfer Straßenbahn) is astandard gaugetramway, located inWoltersdorf, Brandenburg, nearBerlin,Germany. The line is notable for its use of historic vehicles, using 4 wheeled trams, built in the early 1960s.[4] The line was constructed in 1913, to connect Woltersdorf to the Berlin Suburban railways.[5] It is one of the smallest tram operators in Germany,[6] and has not expanded beyond its 1913 route.
The line starts atBerlin-Rahnsdorf station, where it connects withBerlin S-Bahnline S3. It then runs through Köpenick Forest, passing fromBerlin intoBrandenburg. It then travels along Berliner Strasse, into Woltersdorf. At Thälmanplatz, there is a short spur to the depot. The line then runs to Woltersdorf Hospital, before terminating at Woltersdorf, Schleuse.
The line operates a 20 minute service, using two trams,[2] with an additional tram at peak hours, giving a 10-minute service between Berliner Platz and Rahnsdorf.[7]
The company operates from a depot in Woltersdorf, located adjacent to Thälmanplatz tram stop. The company carries out all maintenance work on its vehicles in house, except for electrical components.[8]
The tramway is line 87 in theVBB fare system, and VBB tickets valid in zone C can be used on the tramway.
The tramways service fleet consists of 9 Gotha/LEW vehicles, manufactured between 1957 and 1961.[9][10]The tramway also maintains a fleet of 5 heritage vehicles, which are used on special occasions.[11]The tramways works fleet consists of a converted Gotha/LEW tram, number 19, which was previously used by theBVG,[12] along with a snowplow.
FourModerus Gamma LF 10 AC BD trams are scheduled to be delivered to Woltersdorf from 2023.[13] The first tram was delivered at the end of March 2024.[14]
