Trams in Porto

This article is about the traditional tram system in Porto. For Porto's rapid transit light rail network, see Porto Metro.
Porto tramway network
A tram on route 22 in Porto
Operation
LocalePorto, Portugal
Horsecar era: 1872 (1872)–1904 (1904)
Propulsion system(s) Mules
Steam (1878–1914)
Electric tram era: since 1895
Status Open
Routes 30 (maximum)
3 (present)
Operator(s) Until 1946: CCFP
From 1946–present: STCP
Track gauge 1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in)
Electrification 600 V DC
Depot(s) Boavista (1874–1999)
Massarelos (original power station 1914–present)
Website STCP (in Portuguese and English)

The tram system of Porto in Portugal is operated by the Sociedade de Transportes Colectivos do Porto (STCP) and currently has three regular tram routes with 30-minute headways. All are heritage tram routes, and they use vintage tramcars exclusively.

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