​Kolkata’s Iconic Tram Service

  • Recently, the West Bengal government announced that 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.
  • All tram routes would cease to operate, barring a single stretch between Esplanade and Maidan, which will be preserved for tourism purposes.
  • This decision, aimed at alleviating congestion caused by the slow-moving trams, has sparked widespread debate and backlash from the public and heritage advocates.
  • Tram service started in Kolkata as horse-drawn carriages in 1873. ....
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