This article is about the current network. For the former Bombardier GLT network that operated in Caen from 2002 to 2017, see Caen Guided Light Transit. For Caen's first-generation tram system that operated from 1860-1937, see Trams in Caen.
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The Caen tramway (French: Tramway de Caen) is a tram in the city of Caen, France.[1]
The tram opened on 27 July 2019 and replaced the Caen Guided Light Transit (TVR) that closed in December 2017.[2] The tramway uses the same route as the TVR, with a short new branch to Presqu'île and a with a new tram depot in Fleury-sur-Orne.[3]
Viacités confirmed on 14 December 2011 its plans to abandon the TVR in favour of a conventional tramway by 2019, due to its unreliability. The conversion to light rail also included the termination of two concession contracts that Keolis and Bombardier-Spie Batignolles consortium STVR hold.[4] In late 2014, the French government pledged €23.3 million towards Caen's light rail conversion project, estimated to cost approximately €230 million.[5]
In December 2017, the TVR closed and construction work began.[2] The new tramway opened on 27 July 2019.[3]
Network
Line T1
The Line T1 connects Hérouville-Saint-Clair and Ifs. It is 10.7 km (6.6 mi) long and has 25 stations. From Monday to Friday, the frequency of trams is 10 minutes between 7am and 7pm.
Line T2
The Line T2 connects the north of Caen and its Presqu'Île. It is 6.6 km (4.1 mi) long and has 17 stations. From Monday to Friday, the frequency is 10 minutes between 7am and 7pm.
Line T3
The Line T3 connects Caen and Fleury-sur-Orne. It is 5.3 km (3.3 mi) long and has 15 stations. From Monday to Friday, the frequency is 10 minutes between 7am and 7pm. An extension to Fleury - Hauts-de-l'Orne opened on 29 August 2022.