The newly built railway line and its station were, at that time, far from the city proper, and even further from the ironworks of the neighbouring town Diósgyőr.

The first tram line opened on July 10, 1897 and had eight stops (including the termini) between Tiszai railway station and St. Anne's Church.

Heavy industry became important, and public housing was built, adding patronage to the tram and bus lines, the main task of which was delivering workers to factories.

The north-south line was lifted in 1960, as it could not handle the traffic as effectively as bus routes after new residential areas had been developed.

During its history the network has had these lines: Media related to Trams in Miskolc at Wikimedia Commons