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DESCRIPTION
The first Porto tram line opened in 1872 (initial horse tram); electrification was completed in 1904. The network reached its maximum lenght in 1949 (about 81 km), but in the next 4 decades many routes and sections were closed. In 1996 the tram service was finally downgraded to heritage/touristic service.
(last modified February 19, 2017 )
HISTORY
datesection nameline
1872initial horse tram opening--
1904electrification completed--
1949max network extension:30 lines;81 km--
1968route closures--
1978route closures--
1984route 3 Boavista-Pereiró closure--
1994route 19 Castelo-Matosinhos closure--
1996tram service downgraded to heritage/touristic tram--
(last modified February 19, 2017 )
TECHNICAL DATA
Single line length (Km)
--
Single line stops
--
Single line avg. distance (km)
--
Total track length (km)
14
Total network stops
26
Avg. stop net distance (km)
0.55
Type
steel wheels
Current/Voltage
600 V DC overhead
Type of guide/gauge
standard gauge rails (1435 mm)
Vehicles builder
BRILL
Model
--
Operator
SOCIEDADE DE TRANSPORTES COLECTIVOS DO PORTO
(last modified February 19, 2017 )
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