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Caen tramway | |||
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Overview | |||
Native name | Tramway de Caen | ||
Owner | Caen la Mer | ||
Locale | Caen, Normandy, France | ||
Transit type | Tram | ||
Number of lines | 3 | ||
Number of stations | 37 | ||
Daily ridership | 50,600 (2022) | ||
Operation | |||
Began operation | 27 July 2019 | ||
Operator(s) | Twisto | ||
Rolling stock | 36 × Alstom Citadis 305 | ||
Headway | 10 minutes | ||
Technical | |||
System length | 16.2 km (10.1 mi) | ||
Track gauge | 1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in) standard gauge | ||
Electrification | 750 V DC from overhead catenary | ||
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The Caen tramway (French: Tramway de Caen) is a tram in the city of Caen, France.[1] The tram opened on 27 July 2019 and replaced the Caen Guided Light Transit (TVR) that closed in December 2017.[2] The tramway uses the same route as the TVR, with a short new branch to Presqu'île and a with a new tram depot in Fleury-sur-Orne.[3]