Alexandria Tram
Kinki Sharyo Tram "Al Madina" in "Saad Zaghloul Square", Alexandria.
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| Locale | Alexandria, Egypt | ||
| Transit type | Tram | ||
| Number of lines | 20 | ||
| Number of stations | 140 | ||
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| Began operation | 1863 | ||
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| System length | 32 km (20 mi) | ||
| Track gauge | 1,435 mm (4 ft 8 1⁄2 in) standard gauge | ||
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The Alexandria tramway network serves the city of Alexandria, Egypt. It began operating in 1863, and consists of 20 lines operating on 32 kilometers (20 mi) of track, serving 140 stops. It is one of only three non-heritage tram systems in the world that use double-deck cars. The others are Blackpool in the UK and Hong Kong. The system is 1,435 mm (4 ft 8 1⁄2 in) standard gauge.
The license to build a tramway system was issued on 16 August 1860, and the first line of the network began operating in on 8 January 1863. It is the oldest system running in Africa and one of the oldest in the world. The main line between Raml and Victoria stations was horse drawn at first, then steam hauled, and finally electrified in 1902. In addition to the Al Raml line there is an extensive network of tram lines running in the streets of central and western Alexandria.
As of 2015[update], the price of a single tram ride depends on the standard of the tramcar. If the tram does not have curtains (usually the last carriage), the price is L.E. 0.50. For a carriage with curtains, the price is L.E. 1. A special "Tram Café" was inaugurated in 2015, on which a fare of L.E. 5 is charged.
Current cars in use:
Source: Cairo and Alexandria Tram fleet
The tram transportation system in Alexandria consists of two systems:
Al Ramlh trams cars are characterized by their blue and cream livery.
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