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REMEMBERING DAYS OF PENNY FARES WHEN TRAMS ROLLED AROUND CITY
Derby Telegraph
|January 08, 2026
IT has been more than 90 years since trams rolled around the streets of Derby.
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Once upon a time, shoppers could travel around the city on electric ‘streetcars’ using a network that spanned the city centre and several suburbs, covering a total of 14 miles.
Back in 2018, transport historian Barry Edwards looked at the city's fascinating tram history.
This story is from the January 08, 2026 edition of Derby Telegraph.
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