Caen tramway

The Caen tramway (French: Tramway de Caen) is a tram in the city of Caen, France. The tram opened on 27 July 2019 and replaced the Caen Guided Light Transit (TVR) that closed in December 2017. 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.

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.
Caen tramway
Overview
Native nameTramway de Caen
OwnerCaen la Mer
LocaleCaen, Normandy, France
Transit typeTram
Number of lines3
Number of stations37
Daily ridership51,000 (2021)
Operation
Began operation27 July 2019
Operator(s)Twisto
Rolling stock26 × Alstom Citadis 305
Headway10 minutes
Technical
System length16.2 km (10.1 mi)
Track gauge1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in) standard gauge
Electrification750 V DC from overhead catenary
System map
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