Locale Preston, Lancashire Close 15 December 1934 Propulsion system(s) Electric | Open 31 December 1886 Status Closed | |
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Track gauge 1,435 mm (4 ft 8 ⁄2 in) | ||
Preston Corporation Tramways operated a tramway service in Preston, Lancashire between 1886 and 1934.
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History
Preston Council bought out the operation of the horse drawn Preston Tramways Company on 31 December 1886.
Electrification resulted in the first modernised route opening on 7 June 1904. Routes extended to Penwortham Bridge, Ashton-on-Ribble, Ribbleton and Farringdon Park, and there was also a circular route via Fulwood.
Closure
The system closed on 15 December 1934.
References
Preston Corporation Tramways Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA