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September 29, 1885
The first practical public electric tramway in the world is opened in Blackpool, England.
Blackpool Tramway
The Blackpool Tramway runs from Blackpool to Fleetwood on The Fylde in Lancashire, England. The line dates back to 1885 and is one of the oldest electric tramways in the world. It is operated by Blackpool Transport Services (BTS) and runs for 18 km. It carried 4.7 million passengers in 2023/24.
Blackpool
Blackpool is a seaside town in Lancashire, England. It is located on the Irish Sea coast of the Fylde peninsula, approximately 27 miles (43 km) north of Liverpool and 14 miles (23 km) west of Preston. It is the main settlement in the borough of the same name.
September 29
September 29 is the 272nd day of the year in the Gregorian calendar; 93 days remain until the end of the year.