Development of
TRAMS
in Hong Kong

1905 At about 1905, a tram ran across the Canal Road Flyover (also known as Bowrington Bridge)in Causeway Bay, traversing the Bowrington Canal.

1906 In summer 1906, streets were devastated by typhoon. A tram was stuck near Tin Hau.

1910sNear the China Provident Godown in Kennedy Town, Sai Wan. Trams were already at their third generation with tents.

1920s Trams and rickshaws were the major methods of transport on Hong Kong Island

1920s Hennessy Road in Causeway Bay, and the intersection in front is Tin Lok Lane. Trams drove from the Happy Valley Terminus. Trams here belong to the more comfortable fourth-generation.

1930s At the front was Queen's Road East in Admiralty; further away were two three-storey admiralty buildings. Trams in the photo were from the fourth generation.

1940s A tram passed by the Alexandra House in Des Voeux Road Central, Central.

1940s Des Voeux Road Central (near the Central Market).

1950s Trams from two generations met at the High Court in Central.

1950s The junction between Des Voeux Road Central and Pedder Street.

1960s In order to cope with the massive influx of immigrants which led to a rapid increase in demand, ten single deck trailers were introduced. The photo shows a tram with single deck trailer attached at the Causeway Bay Terminus.

1960s Workers were busily repairing the tram road on Hennessy Road, Causeway Bay (near the now Sogo).

1980 Sharp Street Depot in Causeway Bay.

1996 Kennedy Town Terminus.

2009 The French RATP Dev Transdev Asia officially acquired Hong Kong Tramways.