Nice tramway (1879–1953)
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Trams in Nice was the first-generation tramway system serving the city of Nice, France, which operated from 27 February 1879 to 10 January 1953.
This article is about the first-generation tram system that operated in Nice from 1879–1953. For Nice's modern tram network, see Nice tramway.
The creation of the Compagnie des Tramways de Nice et du Littoral (TNL) was encouraged by the rapid rise in population of Nice and surrounding towns and villages.
The TNL's aim was to build a network linking Nice to several towns along the coast on a 1,000 mm (3 ft 3+3⁄8 in) metre gauge network. Its lines included:
- Cagnes-sur-Mer – Nice – Beaulieu – Monte Carlo – Menton
- Nice's urban tram network.