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People queuing up for a tram at the Railway Square in 1943. Tram workers made a heroic contribution during the Second World War. Trams were practically the only form of public transport after buses had been converted into ambulances and trucks. Problems included power outages, a lack of drivers and break-downs aggravated by a shortage of spare parts.








 

Wartime parade and tram. "Personnel are informed of the following guidelines issued by the Helsinki Civil Defence Office in case of an air raid warning:

1. Immediately stop the tram and extinguish lights.
2. Turn off power.
3. Direct passengers to the nearest shelter, stairs or gateway. Personnel should find shelter in the same place and keep order there."

Preparations were made before war broke out. Transport director’s order of the day from 23 October 1939.



"Tram drivers are responsible for seeing that trams have headlight covers when they receive and hand over a tram...

When the blackout order comes, the headlight must be covered, curtains drawn and electric lights extinguished immediately...
Any vandalism of articles intended for blackout purposes will be punished under military law."

Blackout guidelines were issued on 11 November 1939.
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