Yorkshire (Woollen District) Electric Tramways Explained

Yorkshire (Woollen District) Electric Tramways
Locale:Dewsbury
Open:18 February 1903
Close:31 October 1934
Status:Closed
Propulsion System:Electric

The Yorkshire (Woollen District) Electric Tramways operated a tramway service in Dewsbury between 1903 and 1934.[1]

History

Under the Spen Valley Light Railways Order of 1901 British Electric Traction set up the Yorkshire (Woollen District) Electric Tramways.

The company established a tramway network centred on Dewsbury with branches to Cleckheaton, Birkenshaw, Ravensthorpe, Thornhill and Birstal.[2]

Operations were replaced by the buses of British Electric Traction-owned Yorkshire Woollen District Transport Company.

Closure

Services ended on 31 October 1934.

Notes and References

  1. The Golden Age of Tramways. Published by Taylor and Francis.
  2. https://www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/whats-on/arts-and-entertainment/nostalgia-tuesday-rise-tram-1775494 Nostalgia on Tuesday: Rise of the tram