Trams in Monaco
Overview | |
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Locale | Monaco |
Transit type | Tram |
Number of lines | 3 |
Operation | |
Began operation | 1898 |
Ended operation | 1931 |
Operator(s) | Compagnie des Tramways de Monaco |
Technical | |
System length | 5.1 km (3.2 mi) |
The Compagnie des tramways de Monaco (TM), was created in 1897 by Henri Crovetto[1], a Monegasque entrepreneur, in order to construct an electric tramway in Monaco.
History
The company received permission for several lines:
- Place d'Armes - Saint Roman, opened on the 14th May 1898
- Gare de Monaco - Place du Gouvernement, opened on the 11th March 1899
- Casino - Gare de Monte-Carlo, opened on the 3rd May 1900
In 1900, the network is connected by the 'Tramway de Nice et du Littoral (TNL) company In 1903, the section from the Casino - Gare de Monte-Carlo is withdrawn In 1909, the company is absorbed by the TNL
On the 26th January 1931, the tramways disappeared from Monaco.
References
See Also
Rail Transport in Monaco
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