Ten new tramcars were constructed.ġ922: Electricity was contracted and supplied by Hong Kong Electric Co. The first class occupied the upper deck and one-third of the lower deck. The tramcar had an open top design, fitted with garden-type seats. Initially, the company planned to divide the trams into 3 classes, but subsequently only first and third class were chosen for ease of operation.ġ910: Name of the company changed to The Hong Kong Tramway Company Limited.ġ912: Owing to strong passenger demand, the first double-deck tramcar was introduced in 1912. Tram fares for the first and the third class were 10 cents and 5 cents respectively. The third-class tramcars were open-sided, with six sets of benches running crossways, back to back, seating 48 passengers. The first-class compartment was enclosed in the centre with two long benches on both sides, with both the front and back ends open. Ten tramcars were designed for first class passengers and the others were for third class passengers. They were then shipped in pieces to Hung Hom to be assembled. The route was later extended to Shau Kei Wan.ġ904: Bodies of the first fleet of 26 tramcars were built in the United Kingdom. It has never used horse or steam power.ġ881: Tramway system is proposed for Hong Kong.ġ901: Proposal is accepted by Hong Kong Government.ġ902: Hong Kong Tramway Electric Company Limited founded.ġ902: Name changed to Electric Traction Company of Hong Kong Limited.ġ903: Construction of a single-track system began, from Kennedy Town to Causeway Bay. Hong Kong's tram system was inaugurated using electric trams. One of the most fascinating Experience you can make in this so modern and pulsating City. Hongkong Island Street Photography - the old Tram still going on.
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