First Electric Trains in Stockholm

On June 26, 1902, Stockholm inaugurated its first electric streetcar lines, replacing horse-drawn trams and revolutionizing Swedish urban mobility. Engineers from ASEA supplied the technology, addressing challenges of integrating overhead wires in a historic city. This innovation reduced pollution and increased capacity, serving as a model for other Nordic cities. The system grew into today's SL network, influencing subway development and preserving vintage cars for heritage operations that delight railfans worldwide.