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In former times several narrow gauge sugarcane railways existed. [[Saint-Pierre, Martinique|Saint-Pierre]] had horse-drawn trams, which had an unusally narrow gauge. At least two steam locomotives are preserved in an optically refurbished condition, but not operational. |
In former times several narrow gauge sugarcane railways existed.<ref>[http://www.manioc.org/gsdl/collect/patrimon/archives/PAP11217.dir/PAP11217.pdf 'Chemins de fer a la Martinique.''] Imprimerie du Gouvernment, Fort-de-France, 1880.</ref> [[Saint-Pierre, Martinique|Saint-Pierre]] had horse-drawn trams, which had an unusally narrow gauge. At least two steam locomotives are preserved in an optically refurbished condition, but not operational. |
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Revision as of 15:21, 17 August 2018
Land transport
Road transport
As of 2000, Martinique had 2,105 km of paved highways.
There is a part of the N5 road that has been upgraded as a motorway, running from the capital Fort-de-France through Lamentin, Ducos and Rivière Salée until Les Coteaux.
Rail transport
Martininique has now(2018) only one railway line in operation: The little-known 2.5 km long Le Train des Plantations is a heritage railway that runs from the Rhum Museum in Sainte-Marie through some sugarcane and banana plantations over two Bailey bridges to the Banana Museum.
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In former times several narrow gauge sugarcane railways existed.[1] Saint-Pierre had horse-drawn trams, which had an unusally narrow gauge. At least two steam locomotives are preserved in an optically refurbished condition, but not operational.
Sea transport
There are harbours at Fort-de-France and La Trinité.
Air transport
It has three airports,[2] the main one being Martinique Aimé Césaire International Airport. See List of Airports in Martinique.
References
- ^ 'Chemins de fer a la Martinique. Imprimerie du Gouvernment, Fort-de-France, 1880.
- ^ http://www.lib.utexas.edu/maps/onc/txu-pclmaps-oclc-8322829_k_27.jpg
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