Leeds Corporation Tramways formerly served the city of Leeds, England. The original trams were horse-drawn, but the city introduced Britain's first overhead-powered electric trams in 1891, [1] and by 1901, electrification had been completed. The tramway opened on 29 October 1891. [2]

Jul 15, 2024 · Potential routes for West Yorkshire's long-awaited mass transit system have been unveiled. The scheme, which if completed will see trams run between towns and cities in the region, has been...

The Leeds Supertram was a proposed light rail / tram system in Leeds and West Yorkshire in England. It would have been a three-line, 17-mile (27 km) system with 50 stations. It received provisional government approval in 2001, and was specifically for corridors ill-served by the existing heavy rail network.

Jul 15, 2024 · Seven route options for West Yorkshire's future mass transit system have been revealed. Today marks the start of a public consultation in which people will be asked for their views on a series of possible route options across the Leeds Line and the Bradford Line.

Jul 25, 2024 · Leeds used to have trams. Like many towns and cities in the UK, trams used to be a common sight in Leeds. The first horse-drawn tramways were introduced in Leeds as far back as 1871 and were some of the earliest forms of public transport in the city.

Mar 8, 2024 · A proposed route map has offered a first look into plans to build a mass transit system across Leeds and West Yorkshire.

Leeds Corporation Tramways formerly served the city of Leeds, England. The original trams were horse-drawn, but the city introduced Britain's first overhead-powered electric trams in 1891, [1] and by 1901, electrification had been completed. The tramway opened on 29 October 1891. [2]

Leeds Tramways Company operated a tramway service in Leeds between 1871 and 1894. [1] The Leeds Tramways Order 1871 authorised the Leeds Tramways Company to construct tramway lines in Leeds. The first route opened on 16 September 1871 from Boar Lane to …

Mar 7, 2024 · Plans have been unveiled for a tram system connecting Leeds and Bradford, which regional leaders say will "revolutionise" the transport network. The West Yorkshire Combined Authority wants to...

Mar 1, 2025 · The Leeds Transport Historical Society was formed in 1956 (as the Leeds Tramway Historical Society) and is a registered charity, aiming to preserve and record the history of public transport in Leeds and also to help in preserving historic vehicles that have run in the city.