Private company
Chatham and District Light Railways Company
Tramway operator in England
The Chatham and District Light Railways Company was the originator and first operator of the electric tramway system that served Chatham and Gillingham, and was later extended into Rochester, Strood and Rainham. It was authorised by the Chatham and District Light Railways Order 1899. The system was in operation from 17 June 1902 to 30 September 1930, when it was superseded by the motorbuses of the Chatham and District Traction Company.2 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0
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The Chatham and District Light Railways Company was the originator and first operator of the electric tramway system that served Chatham and Gillingham, and was later extended into Rochester, Strood and Rainham. It was authorised by the Chatham and District Light Railways Order 1899. The system was in operation from 17 June 1902 to 30 September 1930, when it was superseded by the motorbuses of the Chatham and District Traction Company.2
Timeline
- 1899Founded Founded1
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- WikipediaChatham and District Light Railways Company
- WikidataQ5087711
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