Bruges tram system

GPTKB entity

Statements (55)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:trams
gptkbp:challenges competition from buses
gptkbp:closed gptkb:1968
gptkbp:community_events hosted local events
gptkbp:community_impact provided local jobs
gptkbp:cultural_impact influenced local tourism
gptkbp:environmental_impact lower emissions than buses
gptkbp:expansion_plans never realized
gptkbp:fare_system zone-based
conductors
Bruges zone
gptkbp:funding gptkb:local_government
gptkbp:has_documentation documented in transport history books
gptkbp:has_public_transport part of public transport network
gptkbp:historical_period 19th century to 20th century
gptkbp:historical_records available in archives
gptkbp:historical_significance first electric tram in Belgium
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Bruges tram system
gptkbp:innovation early adopter of electric trams
gptkbp:integrates_with local bus services
gptkbp:last_tram_run gptkb:1968
gptkbp:legacy influenced future transport planning
influenced tram systems in other cities
gptkbp:length approximately 30 km
gptkbp:line Bruges to Zeebrugge
gptkbp:location gptkb:Bruges,_Belgium
gptkbp:maintenance gptkb:De_Lijn
gptkbp:number_of_lines 2
gptkbp:opened 1889
gptkbp:operated_by gptkb:De_Lijn
gptkbp:operational_period gptkb:1968
gptkbp:operational_status defunct
gptkbp:passenger_capacity varies by vehicle type
gptkbp:public_perception nostalgic
gptkbp:related_vehicle trams, light rail vehicles
gptkbp:replaced_by gptkb:bus_services
gptkbp:reputation well-regarded in its time
gptkbp:revenue ticket sales
gptkbp:route available online
varied by line
designed for urban areas
gptkbp:safety_record generally safe
gptkbp:scenic_views scenic views of Bruges
gptkbp:service_frequency 15 minutes
gptkbp:service_type urban transit
gptkbp:stations gptkb:30
gptkbp:system_closure_date 1968-12-31
gptkbp:system_closure_reason decline in ridership
gptkbp:system_historical_significance part of Belgium's transport history
gptkbp:system_publicity featured in local media
gptkbp:system_reopening_plans discussed but not implemented
gptkbp:ticketing_system single, return, day pass
gptkbp:type gptkb:light_rail
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Bruges
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5