Nice depot trams, 9 février 2011 Las Planas
Like many other French cities, Nice has major traffic problems, including the fact that most economic activities are concentrated in the centre. Trams were chosen because they appeared to be more reliable than buses but less expensive than a subway. Work started in 2003 and the line was put into service on 24 November 2007. Since then the number of passengers has increased from 70,000 per day in 2008 to 90,000 per day in 2011. Given the success of the T1 line it was decided to build two more lines. The north-western terminus of the tramway Las Planas was renamed "Henri Sappia" in July, 2013
The first generation trams of Nice opened in 1879, was electrified in 1900, and was followed by a departmental network in 1906. The entire network was electrified in 1910. In the 1920s, the network had 11 lines, some of which were partially used for goods transport. However, the tram was criticised and was replaced by buses on some lines beginning in 1927. The last tramway in Nice ceased service on 10 January 1953. (Wiki)
Nice depot trams, 9 février 2011 Las Planas
Like many other French cities, Nice has major traffic problems, including the fact that most economic activities are concentrated in the centre. Trams were chosen because they appeared to be more reliable than buses but less expensive than a subway. Work started in 2003 and the line was put into service on 24 November 2007. Since then the number of passengers has increased from 70,000 per day in 2008 to 90,000 per day in 2011. Given the success of the T1 line it was decided to build two more lines. The north-western terminus of the tramway Las Planas was renamed "Henri Sappia" in July, 2013
The first generation trams of Nice opened in 1879, was electrified in 1900, and was followed by a departmental network in 1906. The entire network was electrified in 1910. In the 1920s, the network had 11 lines, some of which were partially used for goods transport. However, the tram was criticised and was replaced by buses on some lines beginning in 1927. The last tramway in Nice ceased service on 10 January 1953. (Wiki)