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DESCRIPTION
Oostende tram (Kusstram) initial section (Oostende-Middelkerke) opened in 1885 (steam tram); a further section (Oostende-Le Coq-Blankenberghe) opened in 1886. The electrification of these first sections took place in 1908. Other extensions were completed in 1914 (Coxyde-La Panne), 1926 (Nieuport-Coxyde) and 1929 (Coxyde-La Panne); a further segment of the line (Nieuport-Coxyde) was electrified in 1928. The last extension was completed in 1998 (Esplanade de la Panne-gare de La Panne).
Kusstram, in its current asset, connects the cities and towns along the entire Belgian (West Flanders) coast, between De Panne near the French border and Knokke-Heist; it's considered the longest tram line in the world (not including the tram-train systems).
(last modified February 19, 2017 )
HISTORY
datesection nameline
1885initial Oostende-Middelkerke steam tram opening--
1886Oostende-Le Coq-Blankenberghe opening--
1908network electrification--
1914Coxyde-La Panne--
1926Nieuport-Coxyde--
1928Nieuport-Coxyde electrified--
1929Coxyde-La Panne--
1998Esplanade de la Panne-gare de La Panne--
(last modified February 19, 2017 )
TECHNICAL DATA
Single line length (Km)
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Single line stops
--
Single line avg. distance (km)
--
Total track length (km)
67
Total network stops
68
Avg. stop net distance (km)
1.0
Type
steel wheels
Current/Voltage
600 V DC overhead
Guide/gauge
metric gauge rails (1000 mm)
Vehicles builder
LA BRUGEOISE ET NIVELLES (BN),SIEMENS/BOMBARDIER
Model
serie 6000,HermeLijn
Operator
DE LIJN
(last modified February 19, 2017 )
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