Rotterdamse Elektrische Tram


Rotterdamse Elektrische Tram is the main public transport operator in Rotterdam, Netherlands. It started in 1905 when they took over the city tram lines from RTM. It currently operates 64 bus lines, 11 tram lines and five metro/light rail lines in Rotterdam and the surrounding municipalities.
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

LineRouteViaDetails
2Charlois – KeizerswaardStation Lombardijen, Maashaven
4Molenlaan – MarconipleinStation Noord, Rotterdam Centraal, Eendrachtsplein, Delfshaven
7Woudestein – WillemspleinErasmus Universiteit, Voorschoterlaan, Oostplein, Rotterdam Centraal, Eendrachtsplein
8Kleiweg – SpangenStation Noord, Rotterdam Centraal, Beurs, Leuvehaven, Erasmus MC, Delfshaven, Marconiplein
10Operated by RoMeOHistoric tourist tramline during the summer
Otherwise a rentable tram for party's or marriages
12Rotterdam CentraalStadion FeyenoordOperates only during major events or matches at De Kuip.
20LombardijenRotterdam CentraalStation Lombardijen, Wilhelminaplein, BeursCurrently suspended
21De EschSchiedam, WoudhoekErasmus Universiteit, Oostplein, Station Blaak, Beurs, Rotterdam Centraal, Marconiplein, Station Schiedam Centrum, Station Nieuwland
23Beverwaard – MarconipleinStadion Feijenoord, Wilhelminaplein, Leuvehaven, Beurs, Rotterdam Centraal, Marconiplein
24De EschVlaardingen, Vlaardingen HolyErasmus Universiteit, Oostplein, Station Blaak, Beurs, Rotterdam Centraal, Marconiplein, Station Schiedam Centrum, Station Nieuwland
25Carnisselande – SchiebroekZuidwijk (Rotterdam), Wilhelminaplein, Leuvehaven, Beurs, Rotterdam Centraal, Sint Franciscus Gasthuis, MelanchthonwegTemporary line from Schiebroek to Lombardijen replacing line 20, due to construction works between Breeplein and Carnisselande.

Metro

Metrolines

LineSouthern / western terminusNorthern / eastern terminusRemarks
Line A - Schiedam CentrumBinnenhofSchiedam Centrum - Vlaardingen West is only served by line A during rush hour.
Line BHoek van Holland StrandNesselande
Line CDe AkkersDe Terp
Line DDe Akkers - Rotterdam CentraalPijnacker Zuid - Rotterdam Centraal is only served by line D during rush hour.
Line ESlingeDen Haag Centraal