Blackpool Tramway : facts and figures

Some Blackpool Tramway facts and figures:

Route length (miles)	11
Number of stops	61
First section opened	1885
Extended since opening of initial network	yes
Most recent section opened	1926
Further extensions planned	yes
Street running	yes
Tunnel sections	no
Elevated sections	no
Former railway alignments	no
Replaced 'heavy rail' service	no
Track gauge	standard
Electricity supply	550v DC: overhead trolley wire
Current collection	pantograph/trolley pole
Number of vehicles	75—includes historic and stored cars
Oldest vehicle	1901 (historic tram) / 1934 (normal fleet)
Newest vehicle	1988 (new) / 2002 (rebuilt)
Passengers (April 2006-March 2007)-millions	3.4
Passenger miles (April 2006-March 2007)-millions	6

Notes:
Standard gauge = 4′ 8½″ (1435mm)
Passenger figures source: Department for Transport, 2007.