It was inaugurated on 5 November 1984, and had served 50 million passengers per year at the time the 2011 extension was opened.

The line consists of 22 stations along the Volga River on a route from the northern suburbs of Volgograd to the city center, with a total length of 17.3 kilometres (10.7 mi).

In November 2020, ST route was suspended to enable renovation of the tracks and power lines.

[1][2] The Volgograd metrotram normally use right-hand running, with left-hand traffic on the underground section between TRK Europa City Mall and Pionerskaya.

On the new underground section between Pionerskaya and Yel'shanka, only bidirectional vehicles operate, with right-handed traffic and doors on both sides.