Christchurch trams to start operation today

The Christchurch trams will begin operation from Thursday 21 November.

Major repairs to the 2.6 kilometre tram tracks that loop through the city have been completed as well as overhead tram wiring and cables.

The trams will operate on a new but shortened linear city route that initially starts at the northern end of New Regent Street, through Cathedral Junction, across Cathedral Square and down to Canterbury Museum and back.

Reduced fares will be offered because of the shorter reduced routes.

Adults $10

Children (0-15 years) Free*

*Up to 3 children free per paying adult. Cannot be used in conjunction with any other promotion or discount offer.

Stage Two completion is planned for mid-late 2014 and will see the route extended into a loop as worksites throughout the city are made safe and tram track repairs are completed. Stage Three will see the loop further extended and trams pass through the Re:START mall, hopefully by late 2014.

Tram Annual Pass Cards will restart for the duration remaining on the original card. E.g. a Tram Annual Pass purchased in January 2011 will be extended 11 months from the Tram opening date of 20 November 2013.

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