Trolleybuses in Leeds

Leeds trolleybus system
Leeds trolleybus system
	An original Leeds trolleybus, ca. 1912.
Operation
Locale	Leeds, West Riding of Yorkshire, England
Twentieth century era: 1911–1928
Status	Closed
Routes	Leeds–Farnley; Guiseley–Otley/Burley-in-Wharfedale
Electrification	*** V DC parallel overhead lines
Depot(s)	Kirkstall Road; Guiseley
Twenty-first century era: NGT
Status	Cancelled
Routes	3
Operator(s)	New Generation Transport
Electrification	*** V DC parallel overhead lines
Route length	14 km (8.7 mi)
	7-8 million (targeted for 2020)
Website	New Generation Transport

The Leeds trolleybus system served the West Riding of Yorkshire city of Leeds in England between 1911 and 1928. In May 2016, plans to construct a new system, the New Generation Transport (NGT) project, were refused approval from the UK Department for Transport, following a negative report from the planning inquiry.

The original system was one of the first two trolleybus systems in the United Kingdom, along with Bradford. Both systems commenced operation on 20 June 1911, but public service in Bradford did not start until four days later. The Leeds system had three routes, and closed on 26 July 1928.

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