Sunderland District Electric Tramways
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| Sunderland District Electric Tramways | |
|---|---|
 Map of the route of the Sunderland District Electric Tramways | |
| Operation | |
| Locale | Grangetown, Ryhope, Philadelphia, Hetton-le-Hole |
| Open | 10 Jun 1905 |
| Close | 12 Jul 1925 |
| Status | Closed |
| Infrastructure | |
| Track gauge | 4 ft 8+1⁄2 in (1,435 mm) standard gauge |
| Propulsion system | Electric |
| Depot(s) | Philadelphia |
| Statistics | |
| Route length | 14.28 miles (22.98 km) |
The Sunderland District Electric Tramways operated an electric tramway service from Grangetown to Easington Lane between 1905 and 1925.[1]
The company was registered on 5 November 1903.[2] Construction took nearly 18 months and the system was ready for opening on 10 June 1905. The main route of the tramway ran from Grangetown via Herrington to Easington Lane, with branches to Fencehouses and Penshaw.
The Newcastle upon Tyne Electricity Supply Company built a power plant at Philadelphia, behind the Lambton, Hetton & Joicey Collieries power station. The tram depot was located next to it and could house eighteen trams.
On 3 January 1921 through running started between the Sunderland Corporation Tramways system at Grangetown.