Kraków Fast Tram

Kraków Fast Tram
Krakowski Szybki Tramwaj (KST)

KST tunnel
Operation
Locale Kraków, Poland
Open 2008
Lines 2
Operator(s) MPK Kraków
Infrastructure
Track gauge 1,435 mm (4 ft 8 1⁄2 in)
Propulsion system(s) Electricity

Kraków Fast Tram (pl. Krakowski Szybki Tramwaj) is a developing fast tram network in Kraków.

It consists of several modernized exclusive tram tracks with absolute priority on crossings, and an underground, 1.4 kilometres (0.87 mi)-long tunnel under the railway station with two underground stops. Contrary to many light rail systems, fast tram is not created by certain lines - the tracks are a part of the existing network and are used by ordinary lines, which benefit from moving through a fast tram link. The stops at the fast tram tracks are equipped with an electronic passenger information system showing the real times of the tram arrival. Since 2010, the system is going to be installed on classic tram links, too.

Lines

In addition to the ordinary lines, there are two 'fast tram lines' that move exclusively on the fast tram tracks:

Line
Start
End
Length
Stops
Freq. [min]
Hours of service
 Krowodrza Górka Kurdwanów
36 mins
23
5/10
5:00 - 23:30
 Czerwone Maki Osiedle Piastów
60 mins
34
5/10
5:00 - 23:00

The first fast tram line was opened on 11 January 2008, however it is not fully finished yet. Due to the missing tracks through Płaszów, it temporarily uses the link through Kazimierz and Podgórze districts, and short pieces of track are not separated from other traffic. Except that, the link is connected to the traffic light control system and passenger information system.

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