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Improved Connectivity for Gdańsk Residents with Newly-Opened Tram Extension

Improved Connectivity for Gdańsk Residents with Newly-Opened Tram Extension
photo: Krzysztof Koprowski/Trójmiasto.pl/Improved Connectivity for Gdańsk Residents with Newly-Opened Tram Extension
15 / 03 / 2023

Residents and visitors to Gdańsk can now enjoy a new extension to the city's tram network. The newly-opened 1.7 km extension runs along the recently-built Nowa Warszawska road from Ujescisko to Przemyska, linking two existing tram lines in the south of the city.

The extension, featuring three stops, was built by a consortium of Firma Budowlano-Drogowa MTM and Rajbud under a contract signed in February 2021. Civil works began in early March 2021 and were completed in December 2022. The cost of the extension, amounting to almost PLN 60 million, was part-funded by the EU.

The opening of the city's tramway took place last week and was accompanied by a tram parade, as well as rides along the adjacent bike route and family picnics, followed by regular services the day after.

The project is expected to bring many benefits to the city and its residents, including improved connectivity and accessibility.

The Gdańsk tram network has been serving the city since 1883, making it one of the oldest tram networks in Poland. With the new extension, the city continues to invest in its public transportation infrastructure, ensuring that residents and visitors can enjoy efficient and reliable transportation services.

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