DESCRIPTION
The original Bordeax tram network opened in 1880 (initial horse tram); electrification took place in 1880. Tram service was finally closed in 1958.
The first phase of the modern Bordeaux Tram opened in 2003-2004, reaching the current asset after the second phase completion (2006-2008) and further extensions (2014, 2015, 2016).
The 3 radial lines (Line A, Line B, Line C) serve the main urban areas (Quais de Garonne, Pey-Berland, Pont de Pierre, Quinconces, Gare St-Jean, Cenon, Lormont, Talence, University) and converge on the city center; in the historical zones the tramcars are feeded by a modern third rail system integrated in the tracks, without any overhead wire.
(last modified February 22, 2017 )
HISTORY| date | section name | line | | | 1880 | initial horse tram opening | -- | | 1900 | electrification completed | -- | | 1958 | tram network closure | -- | | 21-12-2003 | Meriadeck-Buttiniere-Lormont Lauriers/Cenon La Morlette | Line A | | 26-09-2005 | Meriadeck-Saint Augustin | Line A | | 27-02-2007 | Cenon La Morlette-Floirac Dravemont;Station Cenon Gare stop | Line A | | 21-06-2007 | Saint Augustin-Merignac Centre | Line A | | 31-05-2008 | Lormont Lauriers-La Gardette | Line A | | 24-01-2015 | Merignac Centre-Le Hallain Rostand | Line A | | 15-05-2004 | Quinconces-Saint-Nicolas | Line B | | 03-07-2004 | Saint Nicolas-Bougnard | Line B | | 29-05-2007 | Bougnard-Pessac Centre | Line B | | 23-07-2007 | Quinconces-Bassins a Flot | Line B | | 20-10-2008 | Bassins a Flot-Claveau | Line B | | 20-06-2014 | Claveau-Berges de la Garonne | Line B | | 22-06-2015 | Bougnard-France Alouette | Line B | | 24-04-2004 | Gare Saint Jean-Quinconces | Line C | | 19-11-2007 | Quinconces-Grand Parc | Line C | | 27-02-2008 | Grand Parc-Les Aubiers;Gare Saint Jean-Begles Terres Neuves | Line C | | 01-02-2014 | Les Aubiers-Berges du Lac | Line C | | 24-01-2015 | Berges du Lac-Parc des Expositions | Line C | | 06-03-2015 | Begles Terres Neuves-Lycee V. Havel | Line C | | 22-06-2015 | Bougnard-France-Alouette | Line B | | 17-12-2016 | Cracovie-Gare de Blanquefort | Line C |
(last modified February 19, 2017 )
| TECHNICAL DATA
Single line length (Km)
Line A:24.2
Line B:19.5
Line C:19.4
Single line stops
Line A:46
Line B:37
Line C:33
Single line avg. distance (km)
Line A:0.55
Line B:0.55
Line C:0.55
Total track length (km)
66.1
Total network stops
116
Avg. stop net distance (km)
0.55
Type
steel wheels
Current/Voltage
750 V DC overhead
Guide/gauge
standard gauge rails (1435 mm)
Vehicles builder
ALSTOM
Model
Citadis 302,Citadis 402
Operator
TRAM ET BUS DE LA CUB (TBC)
Note
APS/Alimentation Par Sol system on part of the track
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(last modified February 19, 2017 ) |
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