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The Essen tramway network ((ドイツ語:Straßenbahnnetz Essen)) is a network of tramways forming part of the public transport system in Essen, a city in the federal state of North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. Opened in 1893, the network has been operated since 1954 by (EVAG), and also serves the neighbouring city of Gelsenkirchen. The network is complemented by the three light rail lines of the Essen Stadtbahn. == Lines == , the tram network consisted of the following seven lines:〔 Sections with shorter headways in Bold, sections with longer headways in ''italics''. 1 During rush hour via Hollestraße to Steele, at shoulder times only to Hollestraße. and in off peak times Rathaus Essen to Essen Hbf. 2 Line is operated jointly by EVAG/MVG. 3 Line is operated jointly by EVAG/BOGESTRA (almost exclusively with EVAG rolling stock). 4 Extra services during rush hour from Rathaus Essen to Hollestraße, other services from Rathaus via Hbf. to Bredeney.
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