Photos from Tallinna Linnatranspordi Aktsiaselts (TLT)
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Pesa Twist. Tallinn Trams and Trains, Estonia (2024)Join us on an exciting journey through the vibrant streets of Tallinn, Estonia, in October 2024! Experience the charm of the city’s trams and trains, featuring the newly introduced Pesa Twist tram. Discover the seamless blend of modern transport and historical architecture as we explore Tallinn's public transit system. Whether you're a transport enthusiast or simply curious about this beautiful city, this video showcases the best of Tallinn's transit experience. Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more urban adventures!By TrainzCentral - .
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🇪🇪 Polish tram Pesa Twist arrived in Estonia (2024)0:00 The first Pesa Twist costs 521 (Laagna tee, 29 May)
0:30 Test rides, makes mileage 521
1:54 Second Pesa Twist arrived 522 (9 July)
5:33 Tatra joins Pesa Twist
6:10 Ending (15 July)
A total of 23 tram are planned.By Jandar Alexeev - .
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Estonia, Tallinn, tram 3 ride from Kosmos to L. Koidula (2024)tram 0.17
- recorded with Sony FE 35mm F1.4 GM, Sony ECM-XYST1M.By Anton V. - .
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The Tram System With A Bright Future: Tallinn Tram 🇪🇪 | Urban Transport #2 (2022)The tram network of Tallinn is a fascinating one, although it is relatively small, and the city is continually working on it. :) Enjoy this short video about it! This will eventually become part of another series I will work on, where I will discuss other transit systems and similar topics.
In today's episode: Tallinn, Estonia🇪🇪
Chapters:
00:00 Intro
00:44 History
02:00 Network
04:09 Ridership
05:08 Fleet
06:18 Future
07:11 Outro
Hello and welcome to Tallinn, the beautiful capital of Estonia. In today's video, we'll explore the city's tram network. Tallinn's tram system is the only one in Estonia and forms the core of the city's public transportation. The network is poised for expansion and will also serve as a vital international link. Let's take a closer look at this small but interesting network. The tram network has a long history. The horse-drawn tram line began operating in Tallinn in 1888, when the city was still called Reval. This tram used a gauge of 1067 millimeters, which is still the gauge of Tallinn's trams today. Later, it was joined by a steam tram that transported workers from the city center to Kopli, the industrial district. This line was built by a major local shipyard. The steam tram used the same gauge, an older version of the Russian standard gauge. Electric trams started running in Tallinn in 1925 on the former Holster line. A few years later, the line to Kopli was re-gauged to match the 1067-millimeter network. However, with the onset of World War II and the subsequent Soviet annexation, the expansion and upgrade of the tram network paused in the 1950s.
The network underwent minor upgrades, including the addition of a second track on the Kopli section and its extension to Ulemiste. After Estonia regained independence, the network expanded to the airport. Between 2014 and the end of 2017, most of the tram system underwent reconstruction and modernization. Today, the Tallinn tram network comprises four lines, covering a total of 42.8 kilometers of track, all of which are double-tracked. There are two depots, and trams typically run at a 10-minute interval, with a 5-minute headway on interchange sections due to interlining. The gauge allows tight turns, which are helpful in several spots. 600-volt DC overhead wires power it.
On the map, the network is represented by the following lines: Line 1 to Kopli, Line 2 to Kopli-Surpal, Line 3 to Kadriorg, and Line 4 from Dondi to the airport. All lines meet at Hobyaama, a stop east of the Old Town near the Viru Keskus shopping mall. Viru Keskus is also a significant hub for Tallinn's bus system. As mentioned earlier, Tallinn has two tram depots: one located along Perho Mante and another in Kopli. The tram connects to Balti Jaam—the central railway station—on lines 1 and 2. Tallinn Airport is located at the end of Line 4, and the intercity bus station is situated along Lines 2 and 4. Smaller stops include Urmasta online four and Dondi, the endpoints of lines 3 and 4.
The ferry terminal currently does not have a direct tram connection, but more on that later in the video. The tram network is heavily used, with nearly 30 million riders in 2019—about 82,000 daily passengers. Ridership dropped sharply in 2020 due to the pandemic, to 17.2 million, or around 47,000 daily. As of now, the 2021 annual report has not been released yet. Interestingly, public transportation has been free for Tallinn residents since 2013 to cut car traffic and keep transit affordable. This policy has slightly boosted ridership and improved the public’s view of transit. It also benefits those with fewer resources and reduces transportation costs for businesses and residents. Tallinn’s trams are primarily built by the Czech manufacturer Tatra. The most common type is the KT4, which can be secondhand from German cities or bought new. Some are still in original condition, being two-car units with older interiors. There’s also KT6, an extended version of KT4 that increases capacity and offers accessibility. The original KT4 has been extended with semi-low-floor middle cars.
Additionally, Tallinn has some custom rebuilds of KT4 classics, creating some of the nicest vintage trams I’ve seen. In 2014, Tallinn added a new tram, the Gölherbals AXL, which is the most modern in the fleet. These trams were part of a deal in which Estonia sold some carbon emission rights to Spain. The Gölherbals AXL trams have a few design flaws, including flickering lights during braking and very loud motors. Traction converters probably cause the loud noises. These trams are completely low-floor.By dronthego - .
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Estonia Tallinn Trams Arriving and Leaving Stations (2020)Tallinn, Estonia (Eesti). Trams Sometimes Arriving but Mostly Leaving Stations, 4K, 30fps, Summer and Fall / Autumn 2020.
Stations on video (7 different stations): Kopli, Kadriorg, Hobujaama, Suur-Paala, Tondi, Lennujaam, and one more station. What is the missing station? Please leave your answer (or quess) in comments.
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Tallinn tram line 4 with low-floor articulated tram 514 "Sirje" on Viru väljak (2018)By Anette Schrøder..
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Christmas tram in Tallinn (2017)For Christmas time, a Christmassy decorated tram drove around Tallinn.
Santa Claus was behind the wheel, and for some odd reason, a bunny was onboard and gave children sweets.By MsTallink - .
Tallinn tourist line Konstantin with articulated tram 136 at Talllinna Ülikool TLÜ (2017)By Silas Boye Nissen..
Tallinn tram line 4 with low-floor articulated tram 520 "Kersti" at Hobujaama (2017)By Silas Boye Nissen..
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Tatra KT4 TMR #136 on a test run (2017)Retro tram nr 136 on a test run. The tram is named after Estonia's first President Konstantin Päts. Trams are retro looking, but full of modern electronic stuff. Together they're renovating 6 trams and jobs are done in Estonia. After successful test's they'll serve route nr 3.By MsTallink - .
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Universal Transport - by Tram to Estonia (2017)The trailer has multiple track gauges. This is necessary because the track gauge in Tallinn is 1067 mm.
In Ostrava, Czech Republic, the first of 14 modernized trams was loaded for transport to Tallinn. A special 6-axle semitrailer, designed for use with railway vehicles, was utilized by Universal Transport. Without additional equipment, a rail vehicle can be loaded by unfolding the built-in ramp and pulling the tram with a rope winch, as seen in this case. After aligning the ramp precisely with the existing rails, the rope winch was prepared. The train was then pulled up inch by inch, always under staff supervision to spot any issues quickly. Fortunately, everything went smoothly, and in less than fifteen minutes, the tram was in position on the truck. The next step was to secure the load. Metal lashing chains and small rubber plates under the wheels prevented the trailer from slipping on the rails. The ramp was folded back, and the big journey could begin.
Within two nights, we drove through Poland to Lübeck, which is about 900 km away. From the Lübeck ferry port, the trip across the Baltic Sea to the destination port of Paldiski in Estonia took three days. The RoRo ferry "Stena Forerunner" arrived on time at 1 pm at the cargo port of Paldiski. The truck had to back out of the ship, maneuver briefly in the harbor area, and then take its waiting position for the evening departure. Around 11 pm, the final leg of the journey to Tallinn—about 50 kilometers away—began. Some sections of the route required the team's full attention. The ground sleeves of the dismantled street signs needed careful handling. At midnight, the transport reached Tallinn’s city center. Because there wasn’t enough space at the tram depot, it was decided to unload the train in the city on a long, straight road with tracks. After releasing the load securing, the train slowly rolled off the trailer, still attached to the rope winch. Back on home ground, the modernized tram was immediately hauled into the depot, just a few hundred meters away. For the return trip, the next tram was loaded and then sent to the Czech Republic for modernization.By Gruber Logistics - .
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Tallin's new trams (2016)Old and new trams in Tallinn, Estonia. The new trams are manufactured by Spanish CAF.By Supersaiyan79 - .
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Tram traffic in Tallinn (2015)Compilation of old and new trams in Tallinn. Summer/autumn 2015.
List of trams: Caf Urbos, Tatra KT4D, KT4SU, KT4DM, KT6T.
Most KT4D trams are ex-Erfurt trams.By MsTallink - .
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Tallinn CAF Urbos AXL tram (2015)Video of Tallinn's new CAF Urbos AXL trams. The video includes street view, interior and cockpit view.
The video was shot June 2015 when Finnish Tramway society visited Tallinna Linnatranspordi AS depot and had opportunity to get a demo ride with a new tram.By Jontsa73 - .
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Tallinn Trams (2014)Love moved into the past like a tram living out its last days. Someone calls the stops, but we can't hear the words that have been forgotten. The ticket doesn't match, and no wishes are coming true. Someone else will board our tram, and the lucky one will tear off the ticket. Draw a pleading sign on the glass. Draw an exclamation mark on the glass. The wheels are knocking at me; you are neither a friend nor an enemy: question mark, exclamation mark. The wheels are knocking at me; you are neither a friend nor an enemy. Draw a question mark on the glass. Draw an exclamation mark on the glass. And someone will think, something's wrong here. The rails were in the way of the old streets. The tram bell woke the roads. We're taking a long time to make a decision. Someone has to get off first. Turn. Our little carriage started. The branch rustled on the glass. We have completed the circle. The road ended yesterday and tomorrow at the corner. Draw a question mark on the glass. Draw an exclamation mark on the glass. The wheels are knocking at me; you are neither a friend nor an enemy: question mark, exclamation mark. The wheels are knocking at me; you are neither a friend nor an enemy. Draw a question mark on the glass. Draw an exclamation mark on the glass. And someone will think, something's wrong here.By Eastalgija - .
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Straßenbahn Tram Tallinn Estland - Tatra KT4 - Tallinna Linnatransporti AS (2014)The tram in Tallinn, Estonia, filmed in June 2014 with the Sony HDR-CX250. Tallinn has the only tram network in Estonia, comprising four lines that are 39 kilometers long. Tatra KT4 and KT6 vehicles are used (converted KT4 with a low-floor middle section). Former KT4D from Gera, Cottbus, Frankfurt (Oder), and Erfurt also run in Tallinn today.By Barnim3040 - .
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Tallinn tram (2013)Some impressions of the tram in the Estonian capital. There are three variants of the KT4 car type in operation. The original blue cars that were built for Tallinn when it was part of the Soviet Union at the time. Some of these cars were extended by installing a low-floor middle section in 2004. In addition, many former Erfurt KT4 cars run in Tallinn. They all still have their old red and white color from Erfurt (unless they have full advertising).By QueenMary2151 - .
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Tram parade in Tallinn celebrates system's 125th anniversary (2013)Today (24.08.2013) is Tallinn Tram Day, marking 125 years since the first horse-drawn tram, or konka began operating in 1888. Interesting events are taking place to commemorate the anniversary, and all residents and visitors of Tallinn are invited to participate.
This morning at 11:00 a.m., the gates of the Kopli historical tram depot will open, marking the start of an open day that will last until 1:00 p.m. The board of Tallinnna Linnatranspordi AS (TLT) will solemnly raise the flag and declare the day open.
All interested parties will have the opportunity to get to know the old trams and listen to explanations from experts, while a good brass band will create a cheerful atmosphere. There will also be a quiz, the winners of which will receive prizes. Balloons with the tram's anniversary logo will be distributed on site, and an Estonian Post employee will stamp thematic postcards with a special stamp.
At 1 p.m., the parade of historic trams will begin through the city, following the route from the Kopli depot to Kadriorg, Viru Square, Vabaduse Square, Tondi, and back to the Kopli depot. Seven trams of different ages and purposes will participate.
The oldest of them is a horse-drawn tram, or konkavagun, which was built in 1988 at the Tallinn tram depot based on old photographs. In reality, such an open konkavagun ran around Tallinn from 1888 to 1918. A brass band will accompany the konkavagun during the parade.
Also in the line is the "Pauliine", which was converted into a café tram in 1993, and which was first manufactured in 1965 at the Gotha factory in the then German Democratic Republic. In addition, an electric motor wagon, or brush tram, manufactured in 1951 in cooperation with the "Ilmaris" factory, can be seen at the parade.
Other special-purpose tram cars are undoubtedly interesting, such as a brushing and grinding tram and a tram for contact network repair. The parade will end with a newer articulated tram, which was modernized and equipped with a low-floor central section in 2004.
A festive reception will be held at Tallinn Town Hall next Wednesday, August 28, at 6 p.m., during which dignified tram workers will be awarded certificates of honor and commemorative medals.
Currently, TLT has a total of 78 trams. In 2015, 16 completely new, modern trams were due to arrive from the Spanish CAF factory.By lennartkns - .
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Ticket control in Tallinn (2011)The inspector stands the vehicle on the open line and performs the inspection "bag lukkede døre". Inspektører har bemyndigelse til at eskortere usamarbejdsvillige kunder; but fill in the paper in the minibus and video, men de kan transporters til the nearest police station uden identitetspapirer!
Systemets svage punkt er, at "vejspærringen" ikke er en überreitet, det sker some usual places, så den skarpøjede blitzer kunne evenyh i sistte szällen validere en billet. Da videoen blev lavet, var selv traditional billetsalg moglig (punching), i dag kan dette have changed sig, og dette smuthul er bljat klukte.
FeedbackBy hungeri - .
Single ticket for Tallinna Linnatranspordi Aktsiaselts (TLT) (1992)730280
Tallinn
Bus * Trolley
Tram
Ticket
A-7
2 RBL.By Henrik Boye, Tallinna Linnatranspordi Aktsiaselts - .
