Coast Tram, Light rail system in West Flanders, Belgium
The Coast Tram is a streetcar system that runs about 67 kilometers along the Belgian coast, linking De Panne with Knokke-Heist. The line passes through several coastal towns and serves numerous stops in villages and beach resorts.
The system began in 1885 when the first section opened between Ostend and Nieuwpoort, laying the foundation for the coastal line. In the decades that followed, the track was gradually extended to reach more communities.
The tram connects coastal towns and gives visitors access to local museums, art galleries, and harbor projects that tell the maritime story of the region. Along the route, you see historic buildings and modern art installations that reflect life by the sea.
Trams run regularly from early morning through late evening, and you can buy tickets at stops, in shops, or through a mobile app. The journey is an easy way to explore the coastal towns without a car and move quickly between larger communities.
This system uses an older track width of one meter instead of the standard gauge used elsewhere in Europe. This rarer size is one reason why the tram has a distinctive character and its infrastructure looks different from other European streetcar networks.
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