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'''Madras Electric Tramway Co Ltd'''
The '''Madras Electric Tramway Co Ltd''' was formed in 1892. The construction of the first track commenced in 1894 and the first tramway section opened for use in May 1895. it was the first electric tram system in India. Its activities expanded in 1904.  
Opened 1895 and network expanded in 1904. Closed in 1953
<ref>[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tram_transport_in_India] Wikipedia - Tram Transport in India</ref>
<ref>[https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.347761401946515.86325.322924201096902&type=3]Trams in Madras </ref>


== External Links==
Trams in [[Madras]] (Chennai) were operated between the docks and the inland areas, carrying goods and passengers. At its height in 1921, there were 97 cars running on 24 km of track. However, the tram company went bankrupt about 1950 and the system closed on 12 April 1953.
[http://www.tramz.com/tva/in.html Tram Views of India]tramz.com
<ref>[http://www.tramz.com/tva/in.html] Tram Views of India</ref>




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Revision as of 05:38, 26 November 2015

The Madras Electric Tramway Co Ltd was formed in 1892. The construction of the first track commenced in 1894 and the first tramway section opened for use in May 1895. it was the first electric tram system in India. Its activities expanded in 1904. [1] [2]

Trams in Madras (Chennai) were operated between the docks and the inland areas, carrying goods and passengers. At its height in 1921, there were 97 cars running on 24 km of track. However, the tram company went bankrupt about 1950 and the system closed on 12 April 1953. [3]


References

  1. [1] Wikipedia - Tram Transport in India
  2. [2]Trams in Madras
  3. [3] Tram Views of India