Worcester Electric Traction Company
| Worcester Electric Traction Company | |
|---|---|
| Operation | |
| Locale | Worcester |
| Open | 6 February 1904 |
| Close | 31 May 1928 |
| Status | Closed |
| Infrastructure | |
| Track gauge | 42 |
| Propulsion system(s) | Electric |
| Statistics | |
| Route length | 5.86 miles (9.43 km) |
The Worcester Electric Traction Company operated a tramway service in Worcester between 1094 and 1928.[1]
History
The Worcester Electric Traction Company replaced the horse drawn tram service which had been provided by the Worcester Tramways Company since 1881.
The replacement service was rebuilt from the 3ft gauge to 3ft 6in. There were 15 cars built for the initial services in a livery of holly green and cream. Two further cars were purchased in 1921.
Routes ran to Barbourne, Astwood Cemetery (via Rainbow Hill), Shrub Hill station, London Road, Bath Road and St Johns.
Closure
In 1928 Worcester Corporation purchased the undertaken and the system was closed on 31 May 1928. Services were replaced by omnibuses provided by the Birmingham and Midland Motor Omnibus Company.[2]
References
- ^ The Golden Age of Tramways. Published by Taylor and Francis.
- ^ Public Control of Road Passenger Transport, Manchester University Press
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