Preston Corporation Tramways
Preston Corporation Tramways operated a tramway service in Preston, Lancashire between 1886 and 1934.[1]
| Preston Corporation Tramways | |
|---|---|
 Map of Preston Corporation Tramways | |
| Operation | |
| Locale | Preston, Lancashire |
| Open | 31 December 1886 |
| Close | 15 December 1935 |
| Status | Closed |
| Infrastructure | |
| Track gauge | 1,435 mm (4 ft 8 1⁄2 in) |
| Propulsion system(s) | Electric |
| Statistics | |
| Route length | 10.53 miles (16.95 km) |
History
Preston Council bought out the operation of the horse drawn Preston Tramways Company on 31 December 1886.
Electrification resulted in the first modernised route opening on 7 June 1904. Routes extended to Penwortham Bridge, Ashton-on-Ribble, Ribbleton and Farringdon Park, and there was also a circular route via Fulwood.[2]
Closure
The system closed on 15 December 1935.
Reinstatement
In 2010, Preston Trampower proposed to reinstate trams in Preston by building a new tramline from Preston railway station to Redscar Business Park. The schemes, known as the Guild Line, is planned for opening in 2019.[3][4]
References
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