Trams in Pula
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Pula
had an electric tram
system in the early 20th century. It was built in 1904 as a part of Pula's economic crescendo during the Austro-Hungarian rule. After World War I, during the Fascist rule, the need for tram transportation declined and it was finally dismantled in 1934.
Later on they built a branch from Arena to Šiana forest. There was a plan to expand the tracks to Fažana
and Vodnjan
. The width of the tracks was 1,435 millimeters. After World War I, the tramway was challenged by bus lines and so on June 16, 1934 the tramway line was closed and the public transportation was taken over by the "Gattoni" bus company.
Pula
Pula is the largest city in Istria County, Croatia, situated at the southern tip of the Istria peninsula, with a population of 62,080 .Like the rest of the region, it is known for its mild climate, smooth sea, and unspoiled nature. The city has a long tradition of winemaking, fishing,...
had an electric 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...
system in the early 20th century. It was built in 1904 as a part of Pula's economic crescendo during the Austro-Hungarian rule. After World War I, during the Fascist rule, the need for tram transportation declined and it was finally dismantled in 1934.
History
The trial run was completed on March 24, 1904 and the first day of regular traffic started the next day. The tracks started at the rail station. One branch traversed along the coast and Arsenal to St. Policarp where there was the depot and today there is the cement factory. The second branch passed by Marina Casino and across the center of the city along the Arena, and then again to the railroad station.Later on they built a branch from Arena to Šiana forest. There was a plan to expand the tracks to Fažana
Fažana
Fažana is a village and a municipality in Istria, Croatia, a small port and fishermen's centre in the south-western part of the western Istrian coast in the Fažana Strait, 8 km northwest of Pula. It is located on a low part of the coast, well protected from the sea by Brijuni - Brioni Islands...
and Vodnjan
Vodnjan
-Geography:Vodnjan is situated 10 km north of Pula, on elevation of 135 m. It is located at the intersection of the main road Buje - Pula and the regional road Vodnjan - Fažana, as well as on the railroad Divača - Pula.-Demographics:...
. The width of the tracks was 1,435 millimeters. After World War I, the tramway was challenged by bus lines and so on June 16, 1934 the tramway line was closed and the public transportation was taken over by the "Gattoni" bus company.