The Municipal Transport Company of Madrid (EMT) has acquired the FIAT PCC 1134 tram, marking the first time a Madrid tram has returned to its original location. This vehicle, which operated on the final day of the tram network, is a unique piece of high historical and heritage value.
The tram has been transported to Madrid using a crane and special measures. The presence of trams in the capital lasted for 101 years, ending in June 1972 when the last trams ceased operation.
Borja Carabante, the delegate for Urban Planning, Environment and Mobility, visited the EMT Madrid Museum to see the newly arrived FIAT PCC. This model, which includes a total of 160 units in Madrid, was in service from 1944 until 1972.
The EMT Madrid Museum already houses over 40 historical vehicles, including double-decker buses and other iconic models. Madrid residents will have the opportunity to visit the tram on Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays until 28 November, during the hours of 11:00 to 12:30 and 16:30 to 18:00.
The FIAT PCC 1134, manufactured at the CAF factory in Zaragoza, has a capacity for 100 passengers and measures 13.35 metres in length. It was put into service in 1959 and was part of the last trams to operate in Madrid.
The history of trams in Madrid began in 1871, with the FIAT PCC model being one of the most emblematic. Although many trams were scrapped at the end of their operational life, some have been preserved by private collectors. The return of the FIAT PCC 1134 to Madrid, after 54 years, contributes to the historical narrative of the museum. This model was part of the tram fleet managed by EMT Madrid until the network's closure in 1972.
