Gothenburg Tramway

Gothenburg Tramway
Overview
OwnerGothenburg Municipality
Transit typeTram transport
Number of lines12 regular
Number of stops132 (list)
Annual ridershipc. 120 million
Chief executiveLinda Rudenwall
Operation
Began operation1879 (1879)
Operator(s)Göteborgs Spårvägar AB
CharacterAt-grade urban rail
Rolling stock293 tramcars (list)
Technical
System length176 km (109 mi)
Track gauge1,435 mm (4 ft 8+12 in)
Electrification750 V DC overhead line
Top speed60 km/h (37 mph)

The Gothenburg Tramway is the public transport system of trams in the city of Gothenburg, Sweden. Forming the backbone of transport in Gothenburg, the tramway serves larger parts of the city and surrounding urban areas. The traffic is operated by Göteborgs Spårvägar AB and the infrastructure is managed by the Gothenburg Traffic Administration Office, while Västtrafik AB serves as the transit authority.

Currently, the tramway system consists of 132 stops on 11 regular lines in service. Most lines pass through Brunnsparken, which is effectively the central hub of public transport, with departures approximately every 10 minutes during rush hour. The network consists of 176 km (109 mi) of single track, making it the largest tramway network in the Nordic countries by length. In 2024, the ridership was an estimated 125 million people.

Trams have operated in Gothenburg since 1879. The Liseberg Line is an independent heritage line co-operated by the Ringlinien Tramway Society. The trams of Gothenburg are an iconic feature of the cityscape.