The Ganja tramway network was a network of

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ways forming part of the

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system in

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, the second most populous city in

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, for more than 40 years in the mid 20th century.

History

The network was opened on 1 May 1933, and was powered by electricity. At its height, it consisted of four lines. It was closed on 16 October 1976. In January 2013, the government of Azerbaijan announced that it is planning to restore the tramway network in Ganja. The total length of the tramway network will be 15 km.

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* {{Urban public transport in Azerbaijan Ganja, Azerbaijan Ganja Trams

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