Trams in Aachen () were a

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system in the German city of

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, and the surrounding areas from 1880 to 1974. The

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was . At times, the network also extended into

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, the

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, and the territory of

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. At its maximum extent in 1914, its route length was and its line length was , representing the fourth largest tramway network in

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, and in general one of the most extensive German

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networks. In 1974, the last tram line was closed. At its opening in 1880, it was operated by the '' Aachener und Burtscheider Pferdeeisenbahn-Gesellschaft'' (Aachen and Burtscheid Horse Railway Company), which became the ''Aachener Kleinbahn-Gesellschaft'' (AKG, in English: Aachen Light Railway Company) in 1894. In 1942 the name was changed to ''Aachener Straßenbahn und Energieversorgungs-AG'' (ASEAG, Aachen Tramway and Power Company). Since 1974, ASEAG has continued running the region's bus system.

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History of Aachen 1880 establishments in Germany 1974 disestablishments in West Germany

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