Here’s a question: Ever wondered how many trams crisscross St. Petersburg?
Today we explore Tramvai No. 3 a light rail line that connects the vibrant areas of the city. Specifically we’re focusing on the stretch from the Vyborogskaya Metro Station to Repin Square.
Tram No. 3 is more than just a mode of transport. It is a vital artery connecting key points in St. Petersburg. It offers a unique way to experience the city.
The 3 light rail travels from ploshchad Repina to ploshchad Lenina. It has a route with twenty stations. The first stop is ploshchad Repina. The last stop is ploshchad Lenina.
The complete journey lasts about 60 minutes. The 3 light rail starts its service at 6:48 on weekends. On Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday and Friday the 3 light rail stops at 22:20.
This route is operated by Gorelektrotrans. This company manages numerous tram lines in St. Petersburg. Tram No. 3 is just one piece of a larger network.
St. Petersburg is known as a “City of Trams”. It has more trams than any other city worldwide. These trams move along 1524 mm wide tracks.
The history of trams in St. Petersburg is quite rich. The first tram was tested by Fiodor Pirotskiy in 1880. Regular services began in 1907.
By 1990 the city boasted 700 km of tram tracks. Over two thousand tram cars served the city. They carried around 950 million passengers that year.
You can pay for your ride on Tram No. 3 in several ways. Cash is accepted by the conductor. Contactless payments debit and credit cards are also options. The Podorozhnik card is another convenient method.
Using the 3 light rail you traverse many interesting places. You will see the Sadovaya Ulitsa and the Apraksin Dvor. You will see the Gostiny Dvor and the Troitskaya Ploshchad.
So hop aboard Tram No. 3. Experience St. Petersburg like a local.