Opened in 1894, the network has been operated since 1990 by Plauener Straßenbahn GmbH [de] (PSB), and is integrated in the Verkehrsverbund Vogtland (VVV).

As of 2020[update], the network had the following lines: The current fleet consists of 14 Tatra KT4D and nine Flexity Classic NGT6.

Of the 44 KT4D trams delivered to Plauen 14 remained in servide as of 2021.

[1] The NGT6 trams were constructed by Bombardier Transportation and are 21 m long and 2.3 m wide[2] with a capacity of 119 passengers.

[3] The first two were delivered in August 2013, with another four in 2014[2] and a final three trams ordered in 2015.