Kristiania Kommunale Sporveie
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Kristiania Kommunale Sporveie or KKS was a municipal owned company that operated parts of the Oslo Tramway from 1899 to 1905. It had 20 tramcars that served the three branch lines Rodeløkka Line
, Vippetangen Line
and Sagene Ring
. The company was sold to Kristiania Sporveisselskab
after it failed to make a profit.
(now Oslo) got its first tram
way, Kristiania Sporveisselskab (KSS) in 1874, followed by Kristiania Elektriske Sporvei
(KES) in 1894. Both these companies were making good money, so the city council decided to also start a service—the first municipal owned tram operator in Norway. The first line opened on 24 November 1899 when they opened their tracks from Sagene
to Aker Street (the Sagene Ring), connecting onwards to the Eastern Railway Station (Østbanen) using KES tracks. On 26 January 1901 a connection line was built from Tollbu Street to Kirkeristen to avoid running on KES tracks.
The second line was opened on 27 March 1900 from Nybrua via Trondheim Street to Rodeløkka (the Rodeløkka Line, parts that have become the Sinsen Line
). From Nybrua to the city center KSS track was used. The depot was located at Rodeløkka. The third line opened on 28 August 1900 from Tollbu Street to Festningsbryggen at Vippetangen
—the Vippetangen Line. Again KSS track was needed to connect the line into the city core. Twenty cars and twelve trailers were bought from Busch
with electric components delivered from Schuk. There were all 7.8 metres (25.6 ft) long with 50 kW effect. The cars weighed 9.3 tonnes while the trailers weighed 6.4 tonnes. They remained in service until 1967.
The company had three operating lines:
The company failed to make any profits, and in 1905 it was sold to KSS. The municipality returned as a tram operator in 1924 when the concession for KSS and KES expired, and they were both merged into the municipal owned Oslo Sporveier
.
Rodeløkka Line
The Rodeløkka Line is a former line of the Oslo Tramway of Norway. It was in use from 1900 to 1961, serving the neighborhood of Rodeløkka. After closing, the southern part of the line was designated as part of the Sinsen Line. The Rodeløkka Line was built by Kristiania Kommunale Sporveie in 1900,...
, Vippetangen Line
Vippetangen Line
The Vippetangen Line or the Grain Tram is an abandoned line of the Oslo Tramway, Norway, that ran from Tollbugata in the city center to Vippetangen between 1900 and 1967. It was built by Kristiania Kommunale Sporveie .-History:...
and Sagene Ring
Sagene ring
Sagene ring is a former tramway in Oslo, Norway. The route was operated as line 0 of the Oslo Tramway between 1916 and 1954. The line went from the depot behind Sagene Church along Nordre Gravlund, Geitmyrsveien, Colletts gate, Ullevålsveien, Akersgaten, Karl Johans gate, via Stortorvet, Storgata,...
. The company was sold to Kristiania Sporveisselskab
Kristiania Sporveisselskab
AS Kristiania Sporveisselskab or KSS, nicknamed the Green Tram , was the first tram operator in Oslo, Norway. Founded in 1874, it started operation of horsecar services the following year and electric tram services in 1899...
after it failed to make a profit.
History
KristianiaOslo
Oslo is a municipality, as well as the capital and most populous city in Norway. As a municipality , it was established on 1 January 1838. Founded around 1048 by King Harald III of Norway, the city was largely destroyed by fire in 1624. The city was moved under the reign of Denmark–Norway's King...
(now Oslo) got its first tram
Tram
A tram is a passenger rail vehicle which runs on tracks along public urban streets and also sometimes on separate rights of way. It may also run between cities and/or towns , and/or partially grade separated even in the cities...
way, Kristiania Sporveisselskab (KSS) in 1874, followed by Kristiania Elektriske Sporvei
Kristiania Elektriske Sporvei
A/S Kristiania Elektriske Sporvei or KES, nicknamed the Blue Tram , is a defunct operator of parts of the Oslo Tramway, Norway. It opened the first electric tramway in Scandinavia in 1894, and remained in service until 1924 when it was merged into the municipal owned Oslo Sporveier.-History:Tram...
(KES) in 1894. Both these companies were making good money, so the city council decided to also start a service—the first municipal owned tram operator in Norway. The first line opened on 24 November 1899 when they opened their tracks from Sagene
Sagene
Sagene is a borough of the city of Oslo, Norway. The area became part of the city of Oslo in 1859.The name Sagene itself is the plural of the Norwegian word for "saw", reflecting all the old industrial mechanical saws powered by the river Akerselvain this area in the 19th and early 20th...
to Aker Street (the Sagene Ring), connecting onwards to the Eastern Railway Station (Østbanen) using KES tracks. On 26 January 1901 a connection line was built from Tollbu Street to Kirkeristen to avoid running on KES tracks.
The second line was opened on 27 March 1900 from Nybrua via Trondheim Street to Rodeløkka (the Rodeløkka Line, parts that have become the Sinsen Line
Sinsen Line
The Sinsen Line is part of the Oslo Tramway on the east side of the city. Most of the line is served by line 17, although the northernmost tip is served by line 13 which otherwise runs on the Grünerløkka–Torshov Line. Both services use SL95 articulated trams.-Route:The line leaves the...
). From Nybrua to the city center KSS track was used. The depot was located at Rodeløkka. The third line opened on 28 August 1900 from Tollbu Street to Festningsbryggen at Vippetangen
Vippetangen
Vippetangen is the southern point of the peninsula Akersneset in central Oslo, Norway, located southeast of Akershus Fortress. It is surrounded by the Oslo Fjord and has served as an important section of the port in Oslo...
—the Vippetangen Line. Again KSS track was needed to connect the line into the city core. Twenty cars and twelve trailers were bought from Busch
Busch
-People:*Adam Busch , American actor*Adolf Busch , German violinist and composer*Adolphus Busch , founder of Anheuser-Busch*Adolphus Busch III , 3rd generation brewing magnate...
with electric components delivered from Schuk. There were all 7.8 metres (25.6 ft) long with 50 kW effect. The cars weighed 9.3 tonnes while the trailers weighed 6.4 tonnes. They remained in service until 1967.
The company had three operating lines:
- Sagene–Atheneum–Østbanen
- Egertorvet–Stortorvet–Rodeløkka
- St. Hanshaugen–Atheneum–Festningsbryggen
The company failed to make any profits, and in 1905 it was sold to KSS. The municipality returned as a tram operator in 1924 when the concession for KSS and KES expired, and they were both merged into the municipal owned Oslo Sporveier
Oslo Sporveier
Kollektivtransportproduksjon AS is a municipal owned public transport operator of Oslo, Norway, the name meaning simply "public transportation producer". It operates the trackage and maintains the stock of the Oslo Metro and Oslo Tramway, as well as owning eight operating subsidiaries...
.