Bordeaux Tramway NetworkBordeaux Tramway NetworkThe network consists of four lines, with a total route length of 77.5 kilometres (48.2 mi). The routes serve a total of 130 tram stops, counting the nine stops on the section of track shared by lines C and D, and the three interchange points in the city centre (Hotel de Ville, Porte de Bourgogne and Quinconces) once only. Line Length Stations Route
Tramway de Bordeaux Line A Line A of the Bordeaux Tramway starts from Le Haillan Rostand in the western suburbs of Bordeaux or from the Bordeaux airport, the first common stop is Quatre Chemins in Mérignac. Then, it runs in an easterly direction towards the city centre, where it crosses and has an interchange with line B at Hôtel de Ville, and with lines C and D at Porte de Bourgogne. It then crosses the Garonne river on the Pont de pierre bridge and runs east to Buttinière. Here the line divides into two branches again, one running north-east to La Gardette Bassens Carbon-Blanc and the other south-east to Floirac Dravemont. The line is 29.2 km (18.1 mi) in length and serves 51 tram stops. The line is double track throughout, with the exception of the approach to and terminal platform at Le Haillan Rostand and Mérignac-Aéroport, which takes the form of a single-track stub. For most of the day on Mondays to Fridays, trams run at least every five minutes between Pin Galant and Buttinière, with services every ten minutes on the branches and outer sections. Services run less frequently in the early morning, late evenings, weekends and public holidays. Bordeaux Tramway Line B Tramway de Bordeaux Line B Line B of the Bordeaux Tramway starts at Berges de la Garonne in the north of Bordeaux and runs in a southerly direction towards the city centre, running parallel to the left bank of the Garonne river. An intermediate terminus is passed at Claveau, where some trams from the south terminate. In the city centre it crosses and has an interchange with lines C and D at Quinconces and with line A at Hôtel de Ville. It then runs south-west to Bougnard. Here the line divides into two branches, one running north to Pessac Centre and the other west to France Alouette. The line is 19.5 km (12.1 mi) in length and serves 37 tram stops. The line is double track between La Cité du Vin and Bougnard, but includes significant stretches of bi-directional single track in its branches and outer sections. Just north of La Cité du Vin the line crosses over the entrance lock to the Bassins à flot, with trams normally using a route over a swing bridge at the downstream end of the lock, but with an alternative route available via the other end of the lock if the main bridge is swung open. For most of the day on Mondays to Fridays, trams run at least every five minutes between Claveau and Bougnard, with services every ten minutes on the branches and outer sections. Services run less frequently in the early morning, late evenings, weekends and public holidays. Bordeaux Tramway Line C Tramway de Bordeaux Line C Line C of the Bordeaux Tramway commences with two branches to the north of Bordeaux. One branch starts at Parc des Expositions and runs south to Cracovie. The other branch starts at Gare de Blanquefort and runs alongside the SNCF line to Pointe-de-Grave as far as Ausone, from where it follows a disused railway line to Cracovie. From here the combined line runs south to the city centre. In the city centre it joins and shares tracks with line D at Quinconces, where it also has an interchange with B. Lines C and D continue to run south together, and share an interchange with line A at Porte de Bourgogne and with the city's main railway station at Gare Saint-Jean. At Carle Vernet, line D terminates, leaving line C to continue by itself. An intermediate terminus is passed at Gare de Bègles, where some trams from the north terminate, before the final terminus is reached at Villenave Pyrénées. The line is 19.4 km (12.1 mi) in length and serves 35 tram stops. The line is double track between Cracovie and Gare de Bègles, but includes significant stretches of bi-directional single track in its branches and outer sections. In particular the section alongside the line to Pointe-de-Grave is single-track sharing the same right of way as the (also single-track) main line railway. This section is sometimes called the Tram train du Médoc, although strictly speaking it does not meet the normal definition of a tram-train as the tram and train do not share track. For most of the day on Mondays to Fridays, trams run at least every five minutes between Cracovie and Gare de Bègles, with services every ten minutes on the branches and outer sections. Services run less frequently in the early morning, late evenings, weekends and public holidays. Bordeaux Tramway Line D Tramway de Bordeaux Line D Line D of the Bordeaux Tramway starts at Eysines Cantinolle to the north-west of Bordeaux and runs in a south-easterly direction towards the city centre. An intermediate terminus is passed at Hippodrome, where some trams from the south terminate. In the city centre it joins and shares tracks with line C at Quinconces, where it also has an interchange with B. Lines C and D continue to run south together, and share an interchange with line A at Porte de Bourgogne and with the city's main railway station at Gare Saint-Jean. The line terminates at Carle Vernet, leaving line C to continue by itself. The line is 9.8 km (6.1 mi) in length and serves 24 tram stops. The line is double track between Hippodrome and Carle Vernet, but includes significant stretches of bi-directional single track between Eysines Cantinolle and Hippodrome. For most of the day on Mondays to Fridays, trams run at least every eight minutes between Hippodrome and Carle Vernet, with services every fifteen minutes beyond Hippodrome. Services run less frequently in the early morning, late evenings, weekends and public holidays. Bordeaux Tramway Overview Bordeaux Tramway Native Name: Tramway de Bordeaux Bordeaux Tramway Locale: Bordeaux, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France Bordeaux Tramway Transit Type: Light rail/tram Bordeaux Tramway Number of Lines: 4 Bordeaux Tramway Number of Stations: 130 Bordeaux Tramway Annual Ridership: 96.77 million (2018) Bordeaux Tramway Began Operation: 2003 Bordeaux Tramway Operator(s): TBM Bordeaux Tramway Number of Vehicles: 130 Bordeaux Tramway System Length: 77.3 km (48.0 mi). Bordeaux Tramway Track Gauge: 1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1/2 in) standard gauge Bordeaux Tramway Electrification: 750 V DC from overhead catenary (outside city centre) or APS (city centre) | |||||
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