Christchurch Tramway

City: Christchurch (New Zealand).
Total route length: 3.6 km (2.2 miles).
Driving time: 35 min.

Track gauge: 1435 mm (standard gauge).
Opened: February 4, 1995.
Closed: February 22, 2011 because of earthquake.
Reopened: November 2013.

Stops

Christchurch Tramway → New Regent Street → Cathedral Square → Canterbury Museum.

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Photos and videos of Christchurch Tramway

Christchurch Tramway with railcar 15 near Cathedral Square (2023)By Lars Engraf.
February 9, 2023.

Christchurch Tramway with railcar 15 on Cathedral Square (2023)By Lars Engraf.
February 9, 2023.

Christchurch Tramway with railcar 178 at New Regent (2023)By Lars Engraf.
February 9, 2023.

Christchurch Tramway with railcar 178 on Cathedral Square (2023)By Lars Engraf.
February 9, 2023.

Christchurch Tramway with railcar 178 on New Regent (2023)By Lars Engraf.
February 9, 2023.

Christchurch Tramway with railcar 1888 Christchurch Tramway (2023)By Lars Engraf.
February 9, 2023.

Christchurch Tramway with railcar 1888 on Cathedral Square (2023)By Lars Engraf.
February 9, 2023.

Christchurch Tramway with railcar 1888 on New Regent (2023)By Lars Engraf.
February 9, 2023.

Christchurch Tramway with railcar 244 at Christchurch Tramway (2023)By Lars Engraf.
February 9, 2023.

Book: Christchurch Tramway with railcar 11, the front (2011)Christchurch from the tram Roy Sinclair Given that Silas Boye Nissen, Copenhagen.By Henrik Boye, Roy Sinclair - January 7, 2011.

Christchurch Tramway with railcar 178 at Christchurch Tramway (2011)By Silas Boye Nissen.
January 7, 2011.

Christchurch Tramway with railcar 178 Christchurch Tramway (2011)By Silas Boye Nissen.
January 7, 2011.

Christchurch Tramway with railcar 178 close by Christchurch Tramway (2011)By Silas Boye Nissen.
January 7, 2011.

Fridge magnet: Christchurch Tramway with railcar 11 (2011)New Zealand Christchurch TramBy Henrik Boye, Tram by Historic Arts Center - January 7, 2011.

Postcard: Christchurch Tramway with railcar 11 on Cathedral Square (2010)KIWI Vista Scenic Collection Tram, Cathedral Square The famous tramcars in operation today were alt, in fact, once abandoned. However, now rescued from decay and proudly restored to their former glory, the tradition of yesteryear lives on.By Bob McCree, Henrik Boye, Kiwi Vista Company - 2010.

Postcard: Christchurch Tramway with railcar 178 at Christchurch Tramway (2010)Christchurch Tramway. One of the inner city attractions of Christchurch seen near the Arts Centre area. The beautifully restored trams were a common form of transport in the city until the med 1950'sBy Dave Foster, Henrik Boye, PostArt - 2010.

Postcard: Christchurch Tramway with sidecar 115 near Canterbury Museum (2010)KIWI Vista Collection Canterbury Museum & Tramcar Rich in history, the once abandoned tramscars operating today were all rescued from decay and restored to their formerglory. The Canterbury Museum can be seen in the background.By Henrik Boye, Kiwi Vista Company, Peter Morath - 2010.

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