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Transportation
The Tram
Volos History
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The steam driven tram, started operating at the end of the 19th century, as an extension of the small train which serviced Pilio {Πήλιο}. It covered the distance from Volos {Βόλος} to Anavros {Άναυρος} in 20 minutes and it was operated by the Thessalic Railways {Σιδηρόδρομοι Θεσσαλίας}.
In 1933, it was discontinued as it was considered unprofitable after a positive magisterial decision for the company which, contrary to the government, supported that it could go ahead with discontinuing the service.
The line operated again for a short period during the Nazi German occupation [Contents], when there was a shortage of fuel, and one more time, in 1950.
Source:
Eleftherotipia 
{Ελευθεροτυπία} Newspaper, Featured
Article: The History Of The Railway, Saturday, July 3rd,
1999.
11-30-2003