DESCRIPTION
A steam tram line connecting Rochefort (main local municipality, which also includes Han-sur-Lesse village) with Willen opened in 1904. The initial line was extended in 1906 (Han sur Lesse-Grottes de Han branch; this section was temporally closed during 1916-1920 due to world war I damages); Rochefort-Willen was finally closed during 1955-1957.
The only remaining tram route (Han sur Lesse-Grottes de Han) was totally renewed in 1968 (new tram track); in 1989 a new tram loop was opened in Han sur Lesse village centre.
(last modified February 23, 2017 )
HISTORY| date | section name | line | | | 1904 | Rochefort-Willen steam tram line opening | -- | | 1906 | Han sur Lesse-Grottes de Han extension | -- | | 1916-1920 | Han sur Lesse-Grottes de Han temporally closed | -- | | 1935 | diesel tram cars introduced | -- | | 1955-1957 | Rochefort-Willen closed | -- | | 1968 | Han sur Lesse-Grottes de Han tram route restored along new track alignment | -- | | 1989 | new tram loop in Han sur Lesse village centre | -- |
(last modified February 23, 2017 )
| TECHNICAL DATA
Single line length (Km)
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Single line stops
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Single line avg. distance (km)
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Total track length (km)
5.4
Total network stops
2
Avg. stop net distance (km)
5.4
Type
steel wheels
Current/Voltage
-- (diesel tram)
Guide/gauge
metric gauge rails (1000 mm)
Vehicles builder
--
Model
ART90,AR145,AR159,AR168,AR266
Operator
DOMAINE DES GROTTES DE HAN
Note
population (inhabitants) referred to the the whole Rochefort municipality
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(last modified February 23, 2017 ) |
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