Trams in Monaco
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.
| Trams in Monaco | |
|---|---|
| Overview | |
| 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) |
History
The company received permission for several lines:
- Place d'Armes - Saint Roman, opened on 14 May 1898
- Gare de Monaco - Place du Gouvernement, opened on 11 March 1899
- Casino - Gare de Monte-Carlo, opened on 3 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by the Tramway de Nice et du Littoral (TNL) company In 1903, the section from the Casino - Gare de Monte-Carlo is withdrawn In 1909, the company is absorbed by the TNL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 26 January 1931, the tramways disappeared from Monaco.
References
- "L'Industrie électrique". 1897.
See also
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