- Tramway de Caen
"This article is about the first tramway system in
Caen , for information about the Guided bus of Caen, seeCaen Guided Light Transit ."The Tramway de Caen was a tramway system serving the city of
Caen ,France . The "new" old tramway network, operated by Compagnie des tramways électriques de Caen opened in 1901 and closed on 23 January 1937, lettingbuses take over public transport.Public transport began in 1860 with a horse omnibus service, in 1895 the Compagnie des Omnibus et Transports à chevaux was created to provide an organised urban transport service to the inhabitants of
Caen .Network
The network of RailGauge|1 narrow gauge lines spread over 11km and all 3 lines opened in 1901, connecting the Route de Falaise (La Guérinière), Caen-Ouest Station, Saint Pierre, Place du Canada (Saint Martin), La Maladrerie and Venoix. The depot was situated on the Eastern side of the Bassin Saint Pierre, in the centre of Caen, with the tram lines crossing the Calvados' line to
Ouistreham .When the tramway disappeared the tracks remained for several years after.
Rolling stock
The company operated a fleet of single car trams as well as trailers.
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