Trams in Alexandria
| Trams in Alexandria | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Alexandria double decker tram no. 218 | |||
| Overview | |||
| Locale | Alexandria, Egypt | ||
| Transit type | Tram | ||
| Number of lines | 20 | ||
| Number of stations | 140 | ||
| Operation | |||
| Began operation | 1863 | ||
| Technical | |||
| System length | 32 km (20 mi) | ||
| Track gauge | 1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in) standard gauge | ||
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The Alexandria tramway network serves the city of Alexandria, Egypt. It began operating in 1863 and consists of 20 lines operating on 32 kilometers (20 mi) of the track, serving 140 stops. It is one of only a few tram systems in the world that uses double-deck cars; other examples are Blackpool in the UK and Hong Kong. The system is a 1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in) standard gauge.