Kolkata, the last Indian city to operate trams, is set to bid farewell to its 150-year-old tram service as the West Bengal government has decided to discontinue most of its routes. Transport ...

But just as London has its iconic red double-decker buses, Kolkata has its trams. The ding-ding sound of the first tram of the day rattling down streets was the alarm clock many in Kolkata woke up to.

The West Bengal government has decided to end Kolkata’s iconic tram service, which dates back to 1873 and has long been a symbol of the city’s rich heritage and unique charm. Considered a ...

Decades later a famous modern Bengali writer likened the iconic Tram of Kolkata with a pre-historic reptile even as he called it a “Prak Oitihasik Sorisreep.” No more these literatures ...

But just as London has its iconic red double-decker buses, Kolkata has its trams. The ding-ding sound of the first tram of the day rattling down streets was the alarm clock many in Kolkata woke up to.

West Bengal government announces discontinuation of Kolkata's iconic trams, retaining only the heritage stretch from Maidan to Esplanade. The decision follows concerns over the trams' slow pace ...

Introduced in 1873, Kolkata’s trams have long been a symbol of the city’s identity. The iconic tram service in Kolkata, a vital part of the city's transportation network and heritage for over ...

The West Bengal government has decided to discontinue Kolkata's iconic 150-year-old tram service, except for a short heritage route from Maidan to Esplanade, according to Transport Minister ...

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(MENAFN- Live Mint) The West Bengal government has decided to end Kolkata's iconic tram service, which dates back to 1873 and has long been a symbol of the city's rich heritage and unique charm.