English: Malta tramways inauguration 1905. The start of the inauguration at the Marsa tram depot.
For the Inauguration, trams were decorated and ganged to form a train of three trams to accommodate top brass of the country and distinguished guests. The inauguration of The Malta Tramways service was held on Thursday 23 February 1905. Trams with guests travelled from Marsa Tram Depot to Valletta City Gate Terminus where crowds of people who cheerfully welcomed the arrival of this new travel service.
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