On 29 September 1885, Blackpool, England, made history by inaugurating the world’s first practical public electric tramway.
This pioneering event marked a significant advancement in urban transportation, offering a cleaner, quieter, and more efficient alternative to horse-drawn carriages.
The tramway, which ran along the seaside promenade, quickly became a symbol of modernity, setting a global precedent for electric transit systems and propelling Blackpool into the annals of technological innovation.
Its success laid the groundwork for the widespread adoption of electric trams, transforming public transport in cities worldwide.
