Preston Corporation Tramways
# Preston Corporation Tramways

Preston Corporation Tramways operated a tramway service in Preston, Lancashire, between 1886 and 1934.

## History

Preston Council bought out the operation of the horse drawn Preston Tramways Company on 31 December 1886.

Electrification resulted in the first modernised route opening on 7 June 1904. Routes extended to Penwortham Bridge, Ashton-on-Ribble, Ribbleton and Farringdon Park, and there was also a circular route via Fulwood.

## Closure

The system closed on 15 December 1935.

## Reinstatement

In 2010, Preston Trampower proposed to reinstate trams in Preston by building a new tramline from Preston railway station to Redscar Business Park. The scheme, known as the Guild Line, was planned for opening in 2019.

