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Worcester Electric Traction Company information


Worcester Electric Traction Company
Operation
LocaleWorcester
Open6 February 1904
Close31 May 1928
StatusClosed
Infrastructure
Track gauge3 ft 6 in (1,067 mm)
Propulsion system(s)Electric
Depot(s)St John's
Statistics
Route length5.86 miles (9.43 km)

The Worcester Electric Traction Company operated a tramway service in Worcester between 1904 and 1928.[1]

  1. ^ The Golden Age of Tramways. Published by Taylor and Francis.

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