Alexandria tram exhibition shows 150 years of development

ALEXANDRIA, EGYPT - 8 July 2017: A permanent exhibition of the Alexandria Tramway recently opened in Raml Station showing the stages of development of the city's tram network.

Panoramic views, photographs and stories show the history and development of the tram line in Alexandria over the last 150 years.


Tram car model in Raml Station, Alexandria - Egypt Today

The exhibition shows tram car models, photographs and other historical items of interest such as tram conductors' hats and trumpets, old tickets and coins.


Photo of tram company statement - Egypt Today

The exhibition, which has recently opened, attracts tourists and passengers to spend some time exploring the history of the tram line which is presented in three languages; Arabic, English and French.


Photo of tram, 1909 - Egypt Today

The exhibition's displays were designed and executed by the staff of Alexandria's Faculty of Fine Arts.


Photo of tram, 1906-1907 - Egypt Today

The Alexandria tramway was first built in 1863 and contains 20 lines operating 32 kilometers of track throughout the city.


Tram car models for years 1984 and 1996 - Egypt Today

With 140 stops, the tramway is still one of the most-used transportation services in the city.


- Some coins and conductor’s trumpet - Egypt Today


Hat and bag of conductor - Egypt Today