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Trams in Besan�on

Mass transportation system

The Besan�on Tram network dated back to a horse tram service inaugurated in 1887. The first two electric tram lines began operating in 1897, joined later by more. Wikipedia

Old gauge: 1,000 mm (3 ft 3+3⁄8 in) metre gauge (1896–1952)

System length: 11 km (6.8 mi) (1903); 14.5 km (9.0 mi) (2014)

Track gauge: 1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in) standard gauge (since 2014)