Coordinates: 53°33′11″N 1°28′52″W / 53.553°N 1.481°W / 53.553; -1.481
| Barnsley and District Tramway | |
|---|---|
| Locale | England |
| Dates of operation | 1902–1930 |
| Track gauge | 4 ft 8 1⁄2 in (1,435 mm) |
| Headquarters | Barnsley |
The Barnsley and District Electric Traction Co was an electric tramway network serving the town of Barnsley, South Yorkshire.
The tramway was a subsidiary of the British Electric Traction and services begun on 31 October 1902. In early 1898, three companies had applied for local tramway systems, the Barnsley Corporation applied in 1900 for a larger network than it finally built. In 1913, the company began to run motor buses to Hoyland and other points, Electric was dropped form the company name in 1919. the Barnsley company changed its name to Yorkshire Traction Co. in 1928 and abandoned tramway operation in 1930.
Ignoring Oxford and Bristol, YTC is the largest bus operator to have originated from a tramway company in England.
Read more about Barnsley And District Tramway: The Network, Rolling Stock
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