Rouen tramway, tramway network in Rouen, France
The Rouen tramway is a modern light rail system with two lines that intersect in the city center before splitting into two branches heading south. The route spans approximately 18 kilometers with 31 stops, running partly underground and using quiet electric vehicles to connect different neighborhoods.
The Rouen tramway began operations in 1994 with the first line running between Boulingrin and Georges Braque, then expanded in 1997 to reach the Technopôle du Madrillet. This new system replaced an earlier network from the early 1900s that had been phased out after World War II due to the rise of cars and buses.
Tickets cost around 1.60 euros per ride and can be purchased and validated at machines at the stations. Service runs from early morning to late evening, with trams arriving every three minutes during peak hours, making it easy for visitors to navigate the city.
The modern Citadis 402 vehicles in service since 2012 replaced an earlier network that once spanned over 70 kilometers as one of France's longest electrified systems. This contrast shows how Rouen has renewed its transportation history while preserving its tradition of transportation innovation.
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