Airdrie and Coatbridge Tramways
| Airdrie and Coatbridge Tramways | |
|---|---|
| Operation | |
| Locale | Airdrie, Coatbridge |
| Open | 8 February 1904 |
| Close | 1 January 1922 |
| Status | Closed |
| Infrastructure | |
| Track gauge | 4 ft 7+3⁄4 in (1,416 mm) |
| Propulsion system | Electric |
| Depot(s) | Main Street |
| Statistics | |
| Route length | 3.63 miles (5.84 km) |
Airdrie and Coatbridge Tramways operated a tramway service in Airdrie and Coatbridge between 1904 and 1922 when it was taken over by Glasgow Corporation Tramways.[1]
History
British Electric Traction established the Airdrie and Coatbridge Tramways Company to operate this single line tramway between Airdrie and Coatbridge.
Some buses were acquired by the company in October 1911 to run complementary services.
Fleet
- 1-12 Brush Electrical Engineering Company 1904
- 13-15 Brush Electrical Engineering Company 1905
Closure
The tramway was purchased for £77,550 (equivalent to £2,868,057 in 2023) [2] by Airdrie and Coatbridge Corporations and a connection was made on 30 December 1920 with the Glasgow Corporation Tramways between Coatbridge and Bailleston.
The tramway was acquired by Glasgow Corporation Tramways on 1 January 1922 for the sum of £82,250[3](equivalent to £3,867,312 in 2023).[2]
References
- ^ Klapper, C. (1961) The Golden Age of Tramways. Published by Taylor and Francis.
- ^ a b UK Consumer Price Index inflation figures from 1209–2024 based on data from "Inflation calculator". Bank of England. London: Bank of England. 18 February 2026. Retrieved 7 March 2026.
- ^ The Golden Age of Buses, Charles Klapper