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Madras Tramways information


Trams in Madras
An image of an electric tram operated by Madras Electric Tramways
An image of an electric tram operated by Madras Electric Tramways
Overview
OwnerMadras Electric Tramways Co Ltd.
Area servedMadras
LocaleMadras, Madras Presidency, India
Transit typeTram
Daily ridership1,00,000 daily[clarification needed]
Operation
Began operation1874
Ended operation12 April 1953
Operator(s)Madras Electric Tramways
Technical
System length24km
Track gaugeMetre gauge
Electrification550 V DC Overhead line, Trolleypole
System map

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Madras Tramway was the former organization that was responsible for building the first tramways in India in the city of Madras. It was existent in the city for about 67 years starting from the end of the 19th century.

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