Veolia Transport Brings New Expertise to Run Hong Kong Tramways - VIDEO ENHANCED

HONG KONG - July 17, 2009: French multinational Veolia has acquired a 50 percent stake in Hong Kong Tramways to assume the daily management of Hong Kong's iconic tram system. Veolia said it wants to use Hong Kong as a springboard to China and the rest of Asia.

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Hong Kong Tramways Limited has been operating tram service in Hong Kong since 1904.

The company states that "Hong Kong Tramways is committed to providing passengers with a high level of service, with continuous enhancements in service quality and tram facilities. It has always been our goal to ensure your journey, whether long or short, to be an economical, convenient and safe one."

World's Largest double-deck Tram Fleet
When Hong Kong Tramways was founded, the 26 tramcars of the first fleet were all single-deck. After more than 100 years, they now own and operate a fleet of 163 tramcars which includes 2 antique tramcars. It is the world's largest fleet of double-deck tramcars still in operation, carrying an average of 230,000 passengers every day.