Trams in Surabaya

As the initial capital of the company, the OJS started to build a steam-powered tram line in Surabaya in 1889. The first section, Ujung–Fort Prins Hendrik, was inaugurated in 10 December 1889.{{Cite book|title=Verslag der Oost-Java Stoomtram Maatschappij|last=Oost-Java Stoomtram Maatschappij|publisher=OJS|year=1902|isbn=|location=Den Haag|pages=}} The line mostly runs along the banks of Mas River.

In early 20th century, the OJS was interested in the Bataviasche Elektrische Tram Maatschappij (BETM) success in developing electric trams in Batavia. To prepare for electric tram installation, in 1911 the OJS expanded its network so that almost the entire city of Surabaya was connected by tram lines. It reached 36 kilometers of length as of 1924.{{Cite book|url=https://www.worldcat.org/oclc/894170623|title=Cars, conduits, and kampongs the modernization of the Indonesian city, 1920-1960|last1=Freek.|first1=Colombijn|last2=Joost.|first2=Coté|last3=Joost.|first3=Cote⁺ѓ|date=2014|publisher=BRILL|isbn=978-9004280724|location=Leiden|oclc=894170623}}{{Cite web|url=http://searail.malayanrailways.com/PJKA/East%20Java%20Tramway/OJSM.htm|title=Oost Java Stoomtram Maatschappij|website=searail.malayanrailways.com|access-date=23 February 2018}} The electric tram system was officially opened in 15 May 1923.{{Cite book|url=https://www.worldcat.org/oclc/80717765|title=Ekonomi Surabaya pada masa kolonial, 1830-1930|author=Nasution|date=2006|publisher=Pustaka Intelektual|isbn=9792506802|location=Surabaya|oclc=80717765}}

During expansion, the main line was completely overhauled; the route that previously passed through the banks of Mas River was diverted through the city center, running past Pasar Turi and Sawahan and followed Darmo Street in the city center. Other lines built are the Simpang–Wonokromo Kota, Simpang–Gubeng, Tunjungan–Sawahan, and Simpang–Kalimas. To support tram maintenance, a tram depot and a power plant were also built in Sawahan.{{Cite news|url=http://ayorek.org/2013/07/jejak-dan-sosok-di-balik-trem-surabaya/#sthash.EjAbbm3e.dpbs|title=Jejak dan sosok di balik trem Surabaya - Ayorek!|date=2013-07-08|newspaper=Ayorek!|language=id-ID|access-date=2018-07-21|archive-date=2018-07-21|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180721073355/http://ayorek.org/2013/07/jejak-dan-sosok-di-balik-trem-surabaya/#sthash.EjAbbm3e.dpbs|url-status=live}} However, during the Japanese occupation the Karangpilang–Krian OJS section was finally scrapped by Japanese rōmusha workers along with all OJS lines outside Surabaya. Although the tram stop names were recorded in the data, they were unable to save the tracks and stops from their dismantling.{{Cite book|url=https://www.worldcat.org/oclc/38139980|title=Sejarah perkeretaapian Indonesia|last1=Nusantara.|first1=Tim Telaga Bakti|last2=Indonesia.|first2=Asosiasi Perkeretaapian|date=1997|publisher=Angkasa|isbn=9796651688|edition=Cet. 1|location=Bandung|oclc=38139980}}

The tram network was nationalized and operated by DKARI (currently KAI) in 1949. The electric tramway was dismantled in late 1960s, and the remaining steam tramway was finally closed in 1978.{{Cite web|url=https://heritage.kai.id/page/Lokomotif%20B12|title=Heritage - Kereta Api Indonesia|last=okler.net|website=heritage.kai.id|access-date=20 July 2018}}{{Cite web|url=http://www.internationalsteam.co.uk/trams/steamtram22.htm|title=Java's Steam Tram Locomotives in the 1970s|website=www.internationalsteam.co.uk|access-date=20 July 2018}}{{Cite book|title=Kota di Djawa Tempo Doeloe|last=Raap|first=Olivier Johannes|publisher=Gramedia Pustaka Utama|year=2017|location=Jakarta|pages=184}}

Initially, all OJS tram lines were steam trams. In 1911, to prepare for electric trams, OJS expanded its network until almost the entire city of Surabaya was connected to the railway so that in 1924 all Surabaya tram lines were electric trams. These are the tramway sections in Surabaya according to the book Buku Jarak Antarstasiun dan Perhentian by the KAI.

The regular service of this line is not directly connected to any other line. To change modes, users must get off the train and walk to the nearest SS/NIS station. Some of the stops are located right in front of major train stations, such as in front of Pasar Turi Station and Gubeng Station.

There used to be a connecting line that connected the steam tram network with the active line north of Surabaya Kota Station. However, this line was only for transferring steam tram vehicles to be sent to the SS Balai Yasa. This line was never used for regular passenger services.

• Wonokromo City–Krian

Stasiun WOK 2020.jpg|Wonokromo Kota tram station in 2020, located not too far from the counterpart train station

Java - Steam Tram, Batavia LCCN2014711085.jpg|A steam tram pulled by OJS No. 27 locomotive

• Trams in Jakarta

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