Train System in Martinique
Martinique does not have a modern train system for public transportation.
No Operational Railways
- No passenger trains or commuter rail networks exist.
- There are no metro or tram systems.
- All public transport is handled by road (buses, taxis, cars) and ferry boats.
Historical Note
- In the past, narrow-gauge railways existed to serve sugar plantations, transporting sugarcane to factories and ports.
- These rail lines were:
- Industrial (not for passengers)
- Phased out in the 20th century as road transport became dominant
Tourist Train (Heritage)
- There have been tourist train proposals or seasonal scenic rides, like:
- Le Train des Plantations (Plantation Train): Sometimes operated on small tracks at old sugar estates
- Mainly for educational or heritage tourism, not mass transport
