Clermont-Ferrand tramway
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| Native name | Tramway de Clermont-Ferrand | ||
| Owner | SMTC | ||
| Locale | Clermont-Ferrand and Aubière, Auvergne, France | ||
| Transit type | Translohr | ||
| Number of lines | 1 | ||
| Number of stations | 34 | ||
| Daily ridership | 65 000 | ||
| Annual ridership | 23,725,000 | ||
| Website | t2c | ||
| Operation | |||
| Began operation | 2006 | ||
| Operator(s) | T2C | ||
| Number of vehicles | 26 | ||
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| System length | 15.7 km (9.8 mi) | ||
| Track gauge | none, central guide rail | ||
| Electrification | Overhead wires | ||
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The Clermont-Ferrand tramway (French: Tramway de Clermont-Ferrand) is a transit system located in the city of Clermont-Ferrand in the Auvergne Region of France. It is a Translohr system, meaning it is guided by a single rail and powered by electricity from overhead wires.
This tramway comprises just one tramline, called Line A, that serves 34 stations and runs on 15.7 kilometres (9.8 mi) of double track length. However, there have been numerous plans for extension of the line, and for the system to expand to include other lines, B and C.
Clermont-Ferrand constructed its first tram system in 1890, but in 1956 the tramway was decommissioned in favor of new bus routes. The current Translohr system officially opened in 2006.
The first tramline in Clermont-Ferrand was put into service on January 7, 1890 by the Electric Tramway Company of Clermont Ferrand. The Clermont-Ferrand tramway distinguished itself from other systems as it was the first to use electricity in France.
The first 1,435 mm (4 ft 8 1⁄2 in) standard gauge tram track ran from Montferrand to Jaude. Shortly after this, an extension was opened to Royat on l'Avenue des Thermes. A total of 22 two-axle tramcars were put into service. In 1902, a section between Jaude and Place Delille, via Place Gaillard, opened. In 1913, a link to Cermont-Ferrand Train Station via Salins, and a short section between Place Gaillard et Fontgiève, were put into service.
Before the First World War, the Beaumont line was extended to Ceyrat. In 1928, a link to Aubière was created, following the route of Line 3 on Avenue Léon Blum.
At the end of the Second World War, the tram suffered many setbacks. As cars began to become more popular, the government did not focus any effort on public transportation systems, but instead on the expansion of roads and highways. The tramlines were gradually replaced by buses.
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