Caen tramway

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]

This article is about the current network. For the former Bombardier GLT network that operated in Caen from 2002 to 2017, see Caen Guided Light Transit. For Caen's first-generation tram system that operated from 1860-1937, see Trams in Caen.
Caen tramway
Overview
Native nameTramway de Caen
OwnerCaen la Mer
LocaleCaen, Normandy, France
Transit typeTram
Number of lines3
Number of stations37
Daily ridership51,000 (2021)
Operation
Began operation27 July 2019
Operator(s)Twisto
Rolling stock26 × Alstom Citadis 305
Headway10 minutes
Technical
System length16.2 km (10.1 mi)
Track gauge1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in) standard gauge
Electrification750 V DC from overhead catenary
System map

History

The Caen Guided Light Transit (Caen TVR) opened in 2002 after 3 years of construction.

Viacités confirmed on 14 December 2011 its plans to abandon the TVR in favour of a conventional tramway by 2019, due to its unreliability. The conversion to light rail also included the termination of two concession contracts that Keolis and Bombardier-Spie Batignolles consortium STVR hold.[4] In late 2014, the French government pledged €23.3 million towards Caen's light rail conversion project, estimated to cost approximately €230 million.[5]

In December 2017, the TVR closed and construction work began.[2] The new tramway opened on 27 July 2019.[3]

Network

Line T1

The Line T1 connects Hérouville-Saint-Clair and Ifs. It is 10.7 km (6.6 mi) long and has 25 stations. From Monday to Friday, the frequency of trams is 10 minutes between 7am and 7pm.

Line T2

The Line T2 connects the north of Caen and its Presqu'Île. It is 6.6 km (4.1 mi) long and has 17 stations. From Monday to Friday, the frequency is 10 minutes between 7am and 7pm.

Line T3

The Line T3 connects Caen and Fleury-sur-Orne. It is 5.3 km (3.3 mi) long and has 15 stations. From Monday to Friday, the frequency is 10 minutes between 7am and 7pm. An extension to Fleury - Hauts-de-l'Orne opened on 29 August 2022.

Future project

On 9 March 2021, it was announced that a new line will serve the west of Caen by 2028.[6] This new line, named Line T4, will serve the Théâtre de Caen, the Hôtel de Ville, the Lycée Malherbe, the Zénith de Caen, the new Palais des Sports, the Stade de Venoix, the Stade Michel d'Ornano until the terminus at Bretteville-sur-Odon - Pépinières. The other branch will serve the housing estate of Chemin-Vert and will go until the station Athéna in Saint-Contest. 17 new stations will be built and 10 furthers trams will be purchased.[7]

See also

References
  1. Dardenne, Elodie (December 3, 2018). "Tramway à Caen. Pour l'instant, ça roule". Ouest-France (in French). Retrieved 2019-01-11.
  2. "Tramway à Caen. Le jour où il s'est arrêté". Ouest-France (in French). January 2, 2018. Retrieved 2019-01-11.
  3. "Tramway à Caen. Beaucoup de monde à la Presqu'île pour les festivités nocturnes". Ouest-France (in French). July 28, 2019. Retrieved 2019-07-28.
  4. "Caen to switch to light rail". Railway Gazette International. 19 December 2011. Retrieved 2014-12-28.
  5. "€450m for urban transport projects". Railway Gazette International. 18 December 2014. Retrieved 2014-12-28.
  6. "Caen-la-Mer. Une nouvelle ligne de tram fer desservira l'ouest de l'agglomération". Ouest-France (in French). March 9, 2021. Retrieved 2021-04-29.
  7. Lecornu-Baert, Nathalie. "Future ligne de tram à Caen. Hôtel de ville, lycée Malherbe, théâtre… Découvrez le tracé retenu". Ouest-France (in French). Retrieved 2023-05-06.
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