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Amsterdam Tram
Combino tram in the Plantage neighbourhood, in front of the Wertheimpark
Operation
LocaleAmsterdam, Netherlands
Electric tram era: since 1900 (1900)
Status Operational
Lines 14[1]
Operator(s) Gemeentetram Amsterdam (GTA) (1900–1942)
Gemeentelijk Vervoerbedrijf (GVB) (since 1943)
Track gauge 1,435 mm (4 ft 8+12 in) standard gauge
Propulsion system(s) Electricity
Electrification 600 V DC from overhead catenary
Stock 200[2]
Track length (single) 200 km (120 mi)[2]
Route length 95 km (59 mi)[1]
Stops 500[2]
2016113.5 million[3]
Website [1]
Overview

The Amsterdam Tram (Dutch: Amsterdamse tram[ˌɑmstəɹˈdɑmsə tɾɛm]) is a tram network in Amsterdam, Netherlands. It dates back to 1875 and since 1943 has been operated by municipal public transport operator Gemeentelijk Vervoerbedrijf (GVB), which also runs the Amsterdam Metro and the city bus and ferry services. Amsterdam has the largest tram network in the Netherlands and one of the largest in Europe.

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  3. ^ "GVB Holding NV Jaarverslag". Retrieved October 16, 2017.

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