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Tram Route 3 (Antwerp)
The Antwerp premetro tram route 3 is a tram route connecting Merksem with Melsele in the city of Antwerp. The route is operated by the Flemish transport company De Lijn and historically also by its Antwerp predecessor, MIVA (''Maatschappij Intercommunaal Vervoer Antwerpen''). History Tram 3 is one of the oldest tram lines in Antwerp. The original electric tram route 3 was opened on October 9, 1902 on the Groenplaats - Antwerp South station (''Zuidstatie'') trajectory. A year later, the route was already extended from the Groenplaats to Antwerp Central Station (''Middenstatie''). In 1904, the route was once again extended, this time from Antwerp Central Station to the (now demolished) Schijnpoort gate in the Seefhoek neighborhood, via the Carnotstraat, Kerkstraat and Pothoekstraat. In 1906, works start on a third extension, from Schijnpoort to Oude Bareel in Merksem via the Bredabaan, and were finished later that year. Trams servicing the whole route until Oude Bareel used a mi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Antwerp Tram
The Antwerp tramway network ( nl, het Antwerpse tramnet) is a network of tramways forming part of the public transport system in Antwerp, a city in the Flemish Region of Belgium. The network is operated by the Flemish region's transportation company De Lijn. As of April 2017, it featured fourteen lines, eight of which pass partially underground (known as Antwerp Pre-metro). General description The Antwerp tram system features segments with different characteristics, from following along with street traffic to tunnels, which do not differ much from subway rail setup — track gauge and a 600 volts catenary power feed. The tram network is connected to the Flemish Tram and Bus Museum and heritage rides are regularly organised over the network with historical vehicles. Horse trams, and Omnibus Horse-drawn trams were the predecessor of nowadays electric trams. The first mention for the existence of the «American Tram» (fr. Tramway Américain) as the horse tram was referred to, w ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Linkeroever
Linkeroever (Literal translation: Left bank) is an area in the city of Antwerp, on the left bank of the Scheldt The Scheldt (french: Escaut ; nl, Schelde ) is a river that flows through northern France, western Belgium, and the southwestern part of Netherlands, the Netherlands, with its mouth at the North Sea. Its name is derived from an adjective corr ... river. Historically it was a neighbourhood which belonged to Zwijndrecht, but on 19 March 1923, it was attached to Antwerp. Linkeroever has a population of 16,545 (2021). Before receiving its current name the area was known as "Borger Weert Polder". Notable buildings in Linkeroever * Chicagoblok (Europark) See also * Antwerpen-Linkeroever, a now defunct railway station in service between 1844 and 1984. References {{Reflist External links Official district website Geography of Antwerp Populated places in Antwerp Province Cross country running venues ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tram Route 8 (Antwerp)
Tram route 8 is a tram route in Antwerp and nearby Wommelgem. The present day route was opened on 8 December 2019 connecting the Astrid (Antwerp premetro station), Astrid Antwerp Pre-metro, premetro station with the Wommelgem Roundabout (Dutch: "''Rond punt van Wommelgem''") P+R. The route was the first to use the newly opened premetro tunnel under Borgerhout, called thReuzenpijp which begins at Astrid station and comes above ground just before the Muggenberg stop. It is promoted as a "fast tram" (''sneltram'') route, as most stations in the premetro tunnel have not (yet) been opened, allowing a 15-minute connection between the city center and the Wommelgem P+R. Trajectory Tram route 8 begins at the Wommelgem Roundabout P+R terminus. From there, it runs westward alongside the European route E313, E313 to the Ruggeveldlaan. Via the Florent Pauwelslei and Herentalsebaan, the route then joins the older trajectory of Tram route 24 (Antwerp), tram 24. Past the Muggenberg stop, route 8 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Meir (Antwerp)
Meir is the main shopping street in Antwerp, Belgium. It is the most important shopping area in the country, both by number of shoppers and by rent prices. The street has been mostly pedestrianised since 1993 and is said to be the Belgian equivalent to New York's 5th Avenue. In the centre of Antwerp, Meir connects the Antwerp City Hall with the trains at Antwerp Central Station. Between 2002 and 2004, it was the most expensive shopping street in the Benelux. Since the opening of the historic Stadsfeestzaal shopping centre in 2007, Meir regained that position. It has the highest rents of any street in Belgium, at 1,700 €/square metre/year. The name comes from the old Dutch word "meere" (lake). Meir used to be a so-called "wood lake" (''houtmeer''), where wood destined for use in furniture would be kept wet for a time.''Historiek der straten en openbare plaatsen van Antwerpen'', Thijs A, 1973, Antwerp (in dutch) Historical buildings * Meir 50: Royal Residence, built in 1745, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
R1 (Belgium)
The R1 is the ring road around the city of Antwerp, Belgium. The ring road is not complete; however, its completion is planned with the long running proposed construction of the Oosterweel Link which would cross the Scheldt river. The existing Scheldt crossing is via the Kennedy Tunnel. The road is largely built on the area of the former Brialmont Fortress around the city of Antwerp, which was constructed between 1859 and 1863. In the course of planning the procurement of the construction works, the Flemish authorities raised several queries with the European Commission, intending to ensure that their plans did not conflict with EU public procurement law. One query related to their proposal to award a concession contract, without market consultation, to SA Tunnel Liefkenshoek for the construction and operation of a new link from the River Scheldt to Antwerp, in reply to which it was confirmed that the proposed concession was "unlikely to give rise to problems of compatibiloty wi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
PCC Car
The PCC (Presidents' Conference Committee) is a streetcar (tram) design that was first built in the United States in the 1930s. The design proved successful in its native country, and after World War II it was licensed for use elsewhere in the world where PCC based cars were made. The PCC car has proved to be a long-lasting icon of streetcar design, and many remain in service around the world. Origins The "PCC" initialism originated from the design committee formed in 1929 as the "Presidents' Conference Committee", renamed the "Electric Railway Presidents' Conference Committee" (ERPCC) in 1931. The group's membership consisted primarily of representatives of several large operators of U.S. urban electric street railways plus potential manufacturers. Three interurban lines and at least one "heavy rail", or rapid transit, operator—Chicago Rapid Transit Company—were represented as well. Also included on the membership roll were manufacturers of surface cars (streetcars) and i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Grote Markt (Antwerp)
The Grote Markt ("Great Market Square") of Antwerp is a town square situated in the heart of the old city quarter. It is filled with an extravagant city hall, numerous guildhalls with elaborate façades, the majority of which are reconstructions in the 19th and early 20th century, approximating paintings of the square by Flemish artists. A few of the guildhall façades, such as that of Sint-Joris's are intact originals entirely dating back to the 16th century. The square also has many restaurants and cafés, and it lies within walking distance of the Scheldt river. The Grote Markt hosts a Christmas market and ice rink every winter. Attractions Attractions include: * Antwerp City Hall, built on the foundation of a precursor * The Guildhalls of Sint-Joris at Grote Markt 7 and de Valk at Grote Markt 11 * Brabo Fountain, created by Jef Lambeaux, depicting a city legend * Antwerp Jazz Club (AJC) Gallery Views of the Grote Markt: file:Antwerpen, stadhuis foto1 2011-10-16 11.28.JPG, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Second World War
World War II or the Second World War, often abbreviated as WWII or WW2, was a world war that lasted from 1939 to 1945. It involved the vast majority of the world's countries—including all of the great powers—forming two opposing military alliances: the Allies and the Axis powers. World War II was a total war that directly involved more than 100 million personnel from more than 30 countries. The major participants in the war threw their entire economic, industrial, and scientific capabilities behind the war effort, blurring the distinction between civilian and military resources. Aircraft played a major role in the conflict, enabling the strategic bombing of population centres and deploying the only two nuclear weapons ever used in war. World War II was by far the deadliest conflict in human history; it resulted in 70 to 85 million fatalities, mostly among civilians. Tens of millions died due to genocides (including the Holocaust), starvation, ma ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tram Route 4 (Antwerp)
Tram route 4 is an above ground tram route in the city of Antwerp, Belgium. The route runs between the Kioskplaats in the suburb of Hoboken in the South, and the Silsburg cemetery on the Deurne/Wommelgem border in the East. The present day itinerary is the result of the merger of the trajectory from the historic route 8 and that from the original route 4 in 2012. History Route 4 is one of the oldest tram routes in the city of Antwerp. It was originally built as a part of a vicinal tramway to Schelle and Boom, but was eventually shortened to the itinerary Groenplaats-Hoboken after the opening of railway line 52 In 1936, it was merged with route 3 into an itinerary Merksem-Central station-Groenplaats-South Station-Hoboken, because too many tram routes had their terminus at the Groenplaats at the time, leading to a chaotic situation. After the end of the Second World War, the route again became a separate line. In 1993, it was extended from the Groenplaats to the Sint-Pietersv ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rollsign
A destination sign (North American English) or destination indicator/destination blind (British English) is a sign mounted on the front, side or rear of a public transport vehicle, such as a bus, tram/streetcar or light rail vehicle, that displays the vehicle's route number and destination, or the route's number and name on transit systems using route names. The main such sign, mounted on the front of the vehicle, usually located above (or at the top of) the windshield, is often called the headsign, most likely from the fact that these signs are located on the front, or head, end of the vehicle. Depending on the type of the sign, it might also display intermediate points on the current route, or a road that comprises a significant amount of the route, especially if the route is particularly long and its final terminus by itself is not very helpful in determining where the vehicle is going. Technology types Several different types of technology have been used for destination si ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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