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    How many people use the Tampere tram?

    Ridership and records on the Tampere tram.

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    Short answer

    The City of Tampere says the tram marked its fifth anniversary on 9 August 2026, with 79 million passenger journeys since the start. Annual ridership has roughly doubled: nearly 10 million in the first year and 20.6 million ticket validations in the fifth. The tram now accounts for 37 percent of all Nysse journeys. The single-day record was 82,474 boardings on May Day Eve 2026. In the year to August 2026, 99.88 percent of departures ran, and passengers gave an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 in the first half of 2026.

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    Why

    1. 79 million journeys in five years.
    2. 37 percent of all Nysse journeys.
    3. Daily record: 82,474 boardings.

    Details

    The City of Tampere says the extended tram Valma is 47 metres long, the longest tram in the Nordic countries.

    Tip

    Trams are busiest at peak hours and during big events such as May Day Eve.

    What may differ

    The city says residents' positive view of the tram rose to 91 percent in the October 2025 survey.

    Common misconception

    Few people in Tampere use the tram.

    What actually happens

    The tram carries 37 percent of all Nysse journeys.

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    Sources

    This answer is for reference only. Local ticket prices and routes change, so check the local public transport website before you travel.

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