History
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1873 November 17th |
Opening of the first mule tramline from Santa Apolónia to Santos. Operation was on Standard gauge: 1435 mm. | ||
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1884 April 19th |
Opening of the first street funicular (Lavra). | ||
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1889 |
Introduction of steam trams between Cais do Sodré and Belém. | ||
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1890 August 14th |
Opening of the first cable tramline (Estrela). 900 mm gauge. | ||
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1892 |
Tram services with steam locomotives ceased. | ||
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1894 |
Decision to convert the mule tramsystem to 900 mm gauge. | ||
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1900 May |
Conversion of the network to 900 mm gauge completed. | ||
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1901 August 31st |
Opening of the first electric line from Cais do Sodré to Algés. | ||
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1902 August 10th |
Withdrawel of the last mule trams. | ||
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1913 July 3rd |
Closure of the last cable tramline. | ||
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1959 December |
Opening of the first Metro line. | ||
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1960 |
Start shrinking of the tram network. | ||
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1995 March |
Introduction of modern articulated, low floor tramcars. |
