Rotterdamse Elektrische Tram

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Rotterdamse Elektrische Tram N.V.
Industry Public transport
Founded Rotterdam, Netherlands (October 15, 1927 (1927-10-15))
Headquarters,
Revenue467 million euro (2018)
Owner Gemeente Rotterdam, Stadsregio Rotterdam
Number of employees
3,000
Website ret.nl

Rotterdamse Elektrische Tram (RET; English: Rotterdam Electric Tram) is the main public transport operator in Rotterdam, Netherlands. It started in 1905 when they took over the city tram lines from RTM (Rotterdamsche Tramweg Maatschappij). It currently operates 64 bus lines, 11 tram lines and five metro/light rail lines in Rotterdam and the surrounding municipalities.

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RET used to employ the national tariff system, like other local transport companies in the Netherlands. On 29 January 2009, fares on the metro switched to using an OV-chipkaart; bus and tram fares followed on 11 February 2010.

Tram

Tramlines

An Alstom Citadis tram RET 2108 Citadis Barendrecht Carnisselande 4.jpg
An Alstom Citadis tram
LineRouteViaDetails
2 Charlois – Keizerswaard Station Lombardijen, Maashaven
4 MolenlaanMarconiplein Station Noord, Rotterdam Centraal, Eendrachtsplein, Delfshaven
7 WoudesteinWillemsplein Erasmus Universiteit, Voorschoterlaan, Oostplein, Rotterdam Centraal, Eendrachtsplein
8 KleiwegSpangen Station Noord, Rotterdam Centraal, Beurs, Leuvehaven, Erasmus MC, Delfshaven, Marconiplein
10 Operated by RoMeO Historic tourist tramline during the summer
Otherwise a rentable tram for party's or marriages
12 Rotterdam CentraalStadion Feyenoord Operates only during major events or matches at De Kuip.
20 LombardijenRotterdam Centraal Station Lombardijen, Wilhelminaplein, Beurs Currently suspended
21 De EschSchiedam, Woudhoek Erasmus Universiteit, Oostplein, Station Blaak, Beurs, Rotterdam Centraal, Marconiplein, Station Schiedam Centrum, Station Nieuwland
23 BeverwaardMarconiplein Stadion Feijenoord, Wilhelminaplein, Leuvehaven, Beurs, Rotterdam Centraal, Marconiplein
24 De EschVlaardingen, Vlaardingen Holy Erasmus Universiteit, Oostplein, Station Blaak, Beurs, Rotterdam Centraal, Marconiplein, Station Schiedam Centrum, Station Nieuwland
25 CarnisselandeSchiebroek Zuidwijk (Rotterdam), Wilhelminaplein, Leuvehaven, Beurs, Rotterdam Centraal, Sint Franciscus Gasthuis, Melanchthonweg Temporary line from Schiebroek to Lombardijen replacing line 20, due to construction works between Breeplein and Carnisselande.

Bus

A Mercedes-Benz Citaro bus RET-bus 222 Hofplein.jpg
A Mercedes-Benz Citaro bus

Buslines

LineRouteViaDetails
30 Station AlexanderCapelle Schollevaar
31 Station AlexanderOostgaarde Capelle Centrum
32 OverschieStation Zuid Heemraadsplein, Eendrachtsplein, Station Blaak
33 MeijerspleinRotterdam The Hague AirportRotterdam Centraal Overschie, Blijdorp
35 MelanchthonwegStation Alexander Schiebroek, Hillegersberg, Terbregge, Ommoord
36 Station AlexanderKralingse Zoom Het Lage Land, Prinsenland
37 Station AlexanderCapelsebrug Het Lage Land, IJsselland Ziekenhuis, Capelle Centrum
38 Station Schiedam CentrumRotterdam CentraalCrooswijk
40 Delft StationRotterdam Centraal TU Delft, De Zweth, Overschie
42 Bedrijvenpark Noord-WestMarconiplein Overschie, Spaanse Polder
44 ZuidpleinRotterdam Centraal Erasmus MC, Heemraadsplein, Diergaarde Blijdorp
47 Station BlaakNoordereiland
51 Station Schiedam CentrumWoudhoek Station Schiedam Nieuwland, Vlietland Ziekenhuis
53 WoudhoekStation Schiedam Centrum
54 Station Schiedam CentrumDe Gorzen
56 Station Vlaardingen West – Holy-NoordLiesveldviaduct, Station Vlaardingen Oost, Overdrevenpad
66 ZuidpleinFeijenoord Station Zuid
67 ZuidpleinPendrecht Carnisse
68 ZuidpleinHeijplaat Slinge, Waalhaven
69 ZuidpleinPernis Waalhaven, Distripark Eemhaven
70 CharloisKeizerswaard Zuidplein, Zuidwijk, Station Lombardijen
72 ZuidpleinSluisjesdijk Slinge, Waalhaven O.Z.
75 ZuidpleinKralingse Zoom
76 ZuidpleinKeizerswaard Vreewijk, Station Lombardijen, Groot-IJsselmonde
77 Zuidpleinss Rotterdam Hillesluis, Rijnhaven
78 Hoogvliet Metro Westpunt, Oudeland
79 Poortugaal MetroDelta Psych. Centrum
80 Hoogvliet Metro – Hoogvliet Centrum Zalmplaat, Meeuwenplaat
82 Zuidplein – Zuidplein Slinge, Barendrecht Carnisselande, Rhoon Portland, Slinge
83 KeizerswaardKralingse Zoom Erasmus Universiteit
84 ZuidpleinBarendrecht railway station Pascalweg, Barendrecht Molenvliet
96 CapelsebrugKrimpen aan den Ijssel Krimpen BusstationRush hour only
97 CapelsebrugKrimpen aan den Ijssel Krimpen BusstationRuns counterclockwise
98 CapelsebrugKrimpen aan den Ijssel Krimpen BusstationRuns clockwise
121 Hof van SpalandWoudhoek Shuttlebus after Tramline 21 service ends.
126 Station Schiedam CentrumMaassluis West Metro Vijfsluizen, Station Vlaardingen Oost, Liesveldviaduct, Maasland ViaductNot on Sundays
127 Vlaardingen Oost Metro - Vijfsluizen Metro Mr. L.A. KesperwegNot on weekends
140 Kralingse ZoomRidderkerk, Slikkerveer Bolnes Weekdays only
143 ZuidpleinDordrecht railway station Station Lombardijen, Keizerwaard, Ridderkerk Not on Sundays
144 ZuidpleinRidderkerk, 't Zand Station Lombardijen, Keizerwaard, Bolnes, Slikkerveer, Ridderkerk Service continues as Busline 146
146 ZuidpleinRidderkerk, 't Zand A15 Service continues as Busline 144
156 Station Vlaardingen West - Holy-NoordLiesveldviaduct, Station Vlaardingen Oost, Jean MonnetringNot on Sundays
170 Zoetermeer, Centrum WestRodenrijs Metrostation Station Zoetermeer, Station Zoetermeer Oost, Berkel en Rodenrijs
173 Lansingerland-ZoetermeerRodenrijs Metrostation Bleiswijk, Korenmolenweg, Bergschenhoek, Berkel en Rodenrijs
174 Delft, StationNoord Station TU Delft, Pijnacker Zuid, Berkel Westpolder, Berkel, Berschenhoek
183 ZuidpleinKralingse Zoom Slinge, Rhoon Portland, Barendrecht Carnisselande, Barendrecht, Station Lombardijen, Keizerwaard
187 ZuidpleinBarenrecht, BedrijventerreinPascalweg, Barendrecht railway station Peak hours only
188 Barendrecht railway stationBarenrecht, BedrijventerreinPeak hours only
245 Kralingse ZoomRidderkerk, 't Zand Ridderkerk Not on weekends
283 Kralingse Zoom - Zuidplein Rotterdam Lombardijen NS, A15, IKEA Barendrecht, Slinge Metro Peak hours only
290 ZuidpleinRidderkerk, RidderhavenPeak hours only
526 Maassluis West Metro STOPandGO line (route depends on demand)
On weekdays + Saturdays only after 19:00
On Sunday the whole day.
557 Vlaardingen Centrum Metro STOPandGO line (route depends on demand)
601 BeverwaardBarendrecht, Gemeentehuis (City Hall) Bolnes, Slikkerveer, Ridderkerk, Barendrecht railway station Not on Sundays
602 Poortugaal Metro – Barendrecht Carnisselande Poortugaal, Delta Psych. Centrum, Rhoon, Rhoon PortlandNot on Sundays
603 Barendrecht Station - Barendrecht CarnisselandeWeekdays only
604 Barendrecht Station - Barendrecht Station (ring)Weekdays only
606 Capelsebrug Metro - Capelsebrug Metro (ring)Capelle WestWeekdays only
607 Capelsebrug Metro - Schollevaar Capelle Centrum Metro, De Terp Metro, Capelle Schollevaar NS Weekdays only
611 Hoek van Holland Haven - Hoek van Holland StrandNot on Sundays
668 Zuidplein - Slinge Metro STC CampusSchoolservice, weekdays only

Metro

A Bombardier metro train Leidschendam Voorburg halte 2009 III.JPG
A Bombardier metro train

Metrolines

LineSouthern / western terminusNorthern / eastern terminusRemarks
Line A(Vlaadingen West) - Schiedam Centrum Binnenhof Schiedam Centrum - Vlaardingen West is only served by line A during rush hour.
Line B Hoek van Holland Strand Nesselande
Line C De Akkers De Terp
Line D De Akkers (Pijnacker Zuid) - Rotterdam Centraal Pijnacker Zuid - Rotterdam Centraal is only served by line D during rush hour.
Line E Slinge Den Haag Centraal

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