Kolkata is set to discontinue most of its 150-year-old tram routes due to increasing traffic congestion, as announced by Transport Minister Snehasis Chakraborty. The historic Maidan to Esplanade ...

Kolkata is set to discontinue most of its 150-year-old tram routes due to increasing traffic congestion, as announced by Transport Minister Snehasis Chakraborty. The historic Maidan to Esplanade ...

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.

“Trams are the part of Kolkata’s heritage ever since it started its journey in 1873, but one has also to consider the operational costs, its low speed and not lest the space it consumes” all ...

Kolkata’s trams have been steadily declining over the years. From 52 routes in the 1970s, down to 25 in 2015 and now to just three. The tram cars rattle and wheeze, having not been updated in years.

End of an era: Kolkata’s iconic 150-year-old trams to be discontinued—Find out why The West Bengal government has decided to discontinue Kolkata's historic trams, introduced in 1873, a symbol ...

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 ...

The iconic tram service in Kolkata, a vital part of the city's transportation network and heritage for over 150 years, is set to be largely discontinued by the West Bengal government.

Kolkata's iconic trams roll out to combat climate change Sandip Roy 6 min read 04 Apr 2025, 08:00 AM IST A tram decorated for Sundarban Tramjatra.

Last week, authorities in the Indian city of Kolkata announced plans to eliminate trams entirely, retaining only a small heritage loop. In response, a group of activists is fighting to ensure that ...

(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 ...