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First Horsecar Tram Operation

When
1888
Where
Reval
Part of
First horsecar trams begin operation in Tallinn

The first tramline in Tallinn, then known as Reval, opened in 1888 as a horsecar line, marking the start of the city's tram system.

The event occurred in 1888 in Tallinn, historically referred to as Reval. The tramline was specifically a horsecar line, representing the earliest form of tram transport in Estonia. No specific date within August is confirmed by the provided passages, only the year 1888.

Sources

  1. Trams in Tallinn Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-16
  2. Tallinn Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-13

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