Caen tramway
The Caen tramway (French: Tramway de Caen) is a tram in the city of Caen, France.[1] The tram opened on 27 July 2019 and replaced the Caen Guided Light Transit that closed in December 2017.[2]
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| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Native name | Tramway de Caen |
| Owner | Caen la Mer |
| Locale | Caen, Normandy, France |
| Transit type | Tram |
| Number of lines | 3 |
| Number of stations | 37 |
| Operation | |
| Began operation | 27 July 2019 |
| Operator(s) | Twisto |
| Number of vehicles | 26 Alstom Citadis 305 |
| Technical | |
| System length | 16.2 km (10.1 mi) |
| Track gauge | 1,435 mm (4 ft 8 1⁄2 in) standard gauge |
| Electrification | 750 V DC overhead line |
A short new branch to Presqu'Île opened as part of the rebuild to a tramway.[3]
References
- Dardenne, Elodie. "Tramway à Caen. Pour l'instant, ça roule". Ouest-France (in French). Retrieved 2019-01-11.
- "Tramway à Caen. Le jour où il s'est arrêté". Ouest-France (in French). Retrieved 2019-01-11.
- "Tramway à Caen. Beaucoup de monde à la Presqu'île pour les festivités nocturnes". Ouest-France (in French). Retrieved 2019-07-28.
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