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Seoul Revives Street Trams After 58 Years with Wirye Line
1/27/2026
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- Seoul Metropolitan Government will begin Wirye Line Tram trials in February, marking Seoul's return of street trams after 58 years.
- Wirye Line will connect Macheon Station to Bokjeong and Namwirye Stations.
- The first tram vehicle was moved to Wirye depot on January 27.
- Initial tests covered more than 5,000 km in 2025.
- By May, the city will introduce 10 tram sets and safety personnel will be stationed at key intersections.
