THE HISTORY OF TRAMS
IN UPPER SILESIA AND DABROWA COAL BASIN
(Upper Silesian Industrial Region)

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The following text is a translation of an article from Silesian Tramways official webpage with minor corrections and some additions.

A scheme of existing and abandoned lines with geographical names is available here. A smaller one that makes the orientation easier - here.

A list of Polish and German geographical names is available here.

Before Electrification (until 1898)
Expansion of Electric Trams (1898-1922)
Under Two Managements (1922-1939)
Memorable Half-Century (1939-1989)
Last Decade of the 20th Century (after 1989)
Why Visit Silesian Interurbans?

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Acknowledgements to Mr. David Vigar for his help in translation.