| Trams in Bologna (1880–1963) | |||
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| Overview | |||
| Locale | Bologna, Italy | ||
| Transit type | Tram | ||
| Number of lines | 16 (maximum) | ||
| Operation | |||
| Began operation | 2 October 1880 | ||
| Ended operation | 3 November 1963 | ||
| Technical | |||
| Track gauge | 1445 mm | ||
| Electrification | 550 V DC (since 1904) | ||
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The Bologna tramway network (Italian : Rete tranviaria di Bologna) was an important part of the public transport network of Bologna, Italy. It was established in 1880 and discontinued in 1963. [1]
The first plans for six horsecar lines were approved by the town council in 1877: [2]
Works on the first stretch, linking Bologna Centrale railway station to Piazza Maggiore, began in September 1880. Service began on Saturday, 2 October 1904. [2]
The first two electrified lines began operating on 11 February 1904. [2]
In 1953, it was decided that, starting from the following year, tramway lines would be gradually discontinued and transformed to bus and trolleybus lines. Service was officially discontinued on Sunday, 3 November 1963, when the last tramway service operated on the last remaining line to San Ruffillo. [2] [1]
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