Tampere Tramway’s cars received their names
10.8.2021The results of the voting on tram car names was announced in conjunction with the Tramway Celebration held on 8 August. Tampere’s tram cars are named according to the day of their arrival and the ...
Tampere, Finland, is making tramway history: Traffic on Tampere Tramway will begin as scheduled on 9 August – construction work will be ready on time and under budget
8.8.2021Tampere, Finland, is making tramway history: Traffic on Tampere Tramway will begin as scheduled on 9 August – construction work will be ready on time and under budget Tampere, Finland, will enter a ...
Tampere is holding a Tramway Celebration on Sunday 8 August 2021 – Nearly 200 businesses will participate in the Tramway Week preceding the start of traffic.
22.7.2021Tampere is holding a Tramway Celebration on Sunday 8 August 2021 – Nearly 200 businesses will participate in the Tramway Week preceding the start of traffic. NOTE. The event in Jugendtori ...
Open trial traffic on Tampere Tramway starts on Monday – No advance reservation required in the future
21.5.2021Open trial traffic on Tampere Tramway starts on Monday – No advance reservation required in the future Tampere Tramway’s trial traffic with passengers began on Monday 10 May. Due to the ...
Tampere Tramway test runs expand to the Tampere University Hospital area and Etelä-Hervanta end stop
8.3.2021Tampere Tramway test runs expand to the Tampere University Hospital area and Etelä-Hervanta end stop Starting on 15 March, trams will be moving for the first time in the Tampere University Hospital ...
The very first test passengers will step onto Tampere Tramway in January
20.1.2021The very first test passengers will step onto Tampere Tramway in January Testing of Tampere’s tramway system and new tram cars is already well under way, and training for the tramway’s traffic ...
Tampere Tramway test runs will continue through the winter – the tram car fleet will be a permanent part of Tampere’s traffic system in the future
1.12.2020Tampere Tramway test runs will continue through the winter – the tram car fleet will be a permanent part of Tampere’s traffic system in the future On 15 November, a historic step was taken in ...
Red and black: Tram colours are reflected in Tampere Tramway’s workwear
26.11.2020Red and black: Tram colours are reflected in Tampere Tramway’s workwear Tampere Tramway’s brand-new work clothing will soon be visible around the city when VR’s personnel participate in test ...
New survey: Tampere Tramway is more popular than ever
12.11.2020New survey: Tampere Tramway is more popular than ever Tampere Tramway Ltd has surveyed the opinions and attitudes of Tampere residents regarding the tramway in a consumer study. The survey was ...
Tampere Tramway comes to Hämeenkatu and Pyynikintori for the first time
10.11.2020Tampere Tramway comes to Hämeenkatu and Pyynikintori for the first time Tampere Tramway’s test runs in the city centre area will continue on 15 November. For the first time ever, the tram will be ...
Nysse informs: Are you interested in being one of Tampere Tramway’s test passengers? – Here’s how to apply
5.11.2020Nysse informs: Are you interested in being one of Tampere Tramway’s test passengers? – Here’s how to apply Traffic on Tampere Tramway will begin on 9 August 2021 and buses will move to new ...
A new era in Tampere Tramway test runs – recruiting of test passengers begins and VR takes over as tramway operator
2.11.2020A new era in Tampere Tramway test runs – recruiting of test passengers begins and VR takes over as tramway operator Tampere will take another important step in the tramway era when responsibility ...
The Tramway Alliance: Construction of the western section of the Tampere tramway to begin – new traffic arrangements and work will be put in practice and begin in November
27.10.2020The Tramway Alliance: Construction of the western section of the Tampere tramway to begin – new traffic arrangements and work will be put in practice and begin in November The Tramway Alliance will ...
Tampere City Council made a decision on construction of section 2 of the tramway and guidelines for the regional tramway
20.10.2020Tampere City Council made a decision on construction of section 2 of the tramway and guidelines for the regional tramway On 19 October 2020, Tampere City Council made a decision to build section 2 of ...
Tampere Tramway stands out positively – Find out more about the first fully-equipped tram car
22.9.2020Tampere Tramway stands out positively – Find out more about the first fully-equipped tram car The first fully-equipped tram car arrived in Tampere late in the evening on Saturday 12 September. Its ...
A cheering crowd witnessed the tram’s first journey in Kaleva and Tammela – test runs and other tests succeeded as expected
18.9.2020A cheering crowd witnessed the tram’s first journey in Kaleva and Tammela – test runs and other tests succeeded as expected Tampere Tramway’s first test runs in the Kaleva and Tammela area met ...
The Tampere Tramway era begins with test runs – Make sure you understand the traffic rules!
30.6.2020The Tampere Tramway era begins with test runs – Make sure you understand the traffic rules! Test runs on Tampere’s new tramway track began with a test car in mid-March 2020 and will continue with ...
Versatile and modern stops for Tampere Tramway – Tampere University Hospital tram stop will be completed first, shelter installations at other stops begin in July
23.6.2020Versatile and modern stops for Tampere Tramway – Tampere University Hospital tram stop will be completed first, shelter installations at other stops begin in July Along with the tram cars, Tampere ...
Tampere Tramway is the largest in the Nordic countries and designed in cooperation with Tampere residents – Spot the tram car in traffic from late June onwards
8.6.2020Tampere Tramway is the largest in the Nordic countries and designed in cooperation with Tampere residents – Spot the tram car in traffic from late June onwards Another important milestone in the ...
Success for Tampere Tramway in the Fennia Prize 20 design competition
7.5.2020Success for Tampere Tramway in the Fennia Prize 20 design competition Tampere Tramway was awarded honourable mention in the Fennia Prize 20 design competition. Fennia Prize is one of Finland’s most ...
Tramway test runs concluded with speed tests – testing succeeded as expected
3.4.2020Tramway test runs concluded with speed tests – testing succeeded as expected The third and – for the time being – last week of test runs on Tampere Tramway demonstrated the functionality of the ...
Tampere Tramway’s test car will begin operating in Hervanta in mid-March – Now it’s time to review the traffic rules
3.3.2020Tampere Tramway’s test car will begin operating in Hervanta in mid-March – Now it’s time to review the traffic rules Testing of Tampere’s tramway track and tramline system with the test ...
Tampere tramway building project progressing faster than planned; 95% of track work completed, project on schedule and budget
14.11.2019Tampere tramway building project progressing faster than planned; 95% of track work completed, project on schedule and budget Most of the Tramway Alliance’s track work, as well as street and civil ...
Hämeenkatu’s first tramway block is ready – the Tuulensuu block party is on Saturday 24 August
31.7.2019Hämeenkatu’s first tramway block is ready – the Tuulensuu block party is on Saturday 24 August Tampere is building a tramway, and Hämeenkatu will undergo a complete makeover at the same time. ...