ZET Celebrates 116 Years of Electric Trams: Free Rides on the M24
Museum line 21 runs a semicircular route from Ljubljanica to the Main Railway Station and back, with departures scheduled from 5 PM until late evening.
Museum line 21 runs a semicircular route from Ljubljanica to the Main Railway Station and back, with departures scheduled from 5 PM until late evening.
Zagreb Electric Tram (ZET) on Tuesday, August 18, 2026, marks the 116th anniversary of the electric tram. To celebrate, citizens and visitors are offered free rides on museum line 21, operated by the legendary M24 tram, one of the symbols of Zagreb's tram heritage.
The M24 tram operates from 5:00 PM to 11:14 PM, running a semicircular route: Ljubljanica - Savska - Ban Jelačić Square - Croatian Nobility Square - Victims of Fascism Square - Main Railway Station - Vodnikova - Savska - Ljubljanica. Departures from Ljubljanica are scheduled for 5:00 PM, 5:55 PM, 6:50 PM, 7:45 PM, 8:40 PM, 9:35 PM, and 10:30 PM, with stops at all regular stations, as reported by Studentski.hr.
ZET states that museum line 21 preserves the spirit of old Zagreb by offering a nostalgic ride in museum vehicles that reflect the city's historical identity. "In this way, ZET strives to preserve its historical and technical heritage and the rich tradition of public transport in our city," their announcement reads.
The electric tram in Zagreb began operating in 1910, marking a new era in the development of urban public transport. At that time, new tram lines were laid with one-meter gauge tracks, mostly along routes previously served by horse-drawn trams. A special section was constructed from the current West Railway Station via Ilica, Ban Jelačić Square, and Jurišićeva to Draškovićeva, with double tracks, according to Klikni.hr.
Initially, the fleet consisted of 28 motor cars from the Ganz & Co. factory in Budapest and 14 trailers from the old horse tram, adapted to the new track gauge. Interestingly, the tram was not originally blue-it was initially yellow, and in 1923, the characteristic blue shade was introduced, which later became a recognizable symbol of Zagreb. Within a year, the tram network was expanded with the construction of a line to Mirogoj, connecting Ban Jelačić Square with Kaptol and Nova Ves, and then continuing to Mirogoj.
In addition to the celebration, Zagreb residents can expect numerous changes in public transport. Due to works at the intersection of Ksaverska Street and Matije Jandrića Street, from Tuesday, August 18 at 7 AM until the evening of Friday, August 21, bus line 104 will operate in three stages. During the first and second phases, the minibus runs a partially altered route via Gupčeva Zvijezda, and during the third phase, on Friday from 7 AM, it operates shortened on the route Jandrićeva (Mlinarica) - Dom Ksaver, with the Mihaljevac stop not in service, as reported by Totalinfo.hr.
Due to the continuation of the renovation of Sarajevska Street, on the section from the Zapruđe roundabout to Ukrajinska Street, from Wednesday, August 19 at 4 AM until September 30, bus lines 307 (Zagreb - Zapruđe - Strmec Bukevski) and 308 (Zagreb - Zapruđe - Sasi) will operate in both directions via an altered route through Novi Zagreb. The new terminal stop will be at the lay-by near HAK, and on the altered section, buses will stop at the newly established stops Kauzlarićev prilaz and Božidara Magovca 111, as well as the regular stop Ukrajinska towards Zapruđe.
Additionally, night tram lines 31, 32, 33, and 34 will be replaced by buses on certain nights from August 17 to 24, according to ZET's announcement reported by Totalinfo.hr.
