1 favorite     0 comments    392 visits

See also...


Keywords

light
W302
Liberecky Kraj
Liberec
Sony Ericsson
Bohemia
Czech Republic
jonsearlesphoto
trolley
transit
streetcar
track
cameraphone
railway
tram
zoo
rail
phone
DPML


Authorizations, license

Visible by: Everyone
All rights reserved

392 visits


Dual-Gauge Tram Tracks, Liberec, Liberecky Kraj, Bohemia (CZ), 2010

Dual-Gauge Tram Tracks, Liberec, Liberecky Kraj, Bohemia (CZ), 2010
I took this at the zoo stop on the DPML (Liberec) tram system. The dual gauge is in order to facilitate operation to Jablonec, which has a 1-metre narrow-gauge tram system. Actually, as pre-1990's tram lines go, this route is relatively new, having not been completed until 1955. Since 1969, however, the line to Liberec has been the only surviving tram line in Jablonec, and is now operated by DPML. Even the line to Liberec saw sporadic use in the 1970's and 1980's, as reconstruction work was done, and planning argued over. The current operation dates to December 17th, 1989, exactly one month after the Velvet Revolution. The line is currently under reconstruction again, so I'm not aware of what the current service disruptions are. It is proposed as part of the new rebuilding to convert the Jablonec line to standard gauge, but I didn't see evidence of this for certain when I was in Jablonec or Liberec.

(deleted account) has particularly liked this photo


Comments

Sign-in to write a comment.