 In 1919, the line to Hillegersberg was taken over by the RETM.In 1922 and 1923, the RETM converted this line to a standard gauge electric tramway, and in 1924 and 1925, the horsecars on the line to Overschie were gradually replaced by trams with petrol engines.Finally, in 1928, the Overshie line was closed and replaced by a bus line.