Trams to disappear from Kolkata streets as Bengal does away …
WEB10 hours ago — In Short. Kolkata will soon lose its over 150-years-old iconic tram service, as the West Bengal government has decided to stop trams, except on one route. Notably, tram services have already been discontinued on several routes across the city, according to news agency PTI. West Bengal Transport Minister Snehasis Chakraborty said, …
‘No date fixed to discontinue trams in Kolkata, aware of people’s ...
WEB12 hours ago — Kolkata is the only city in the country where trams continue to operate. Last February, the city’s iconic tram service celebrated 150 years of its first run. The first trams, drawn by horses, took to the city’s streets on February 24, 1873. At present, trams are operational on only three routes.
India: Kolkata trams see final halt in sight as Bengal govt ... - WION
WEB4 hours ago — Trams occupy major part of the road in the city, leading to congestion, roadblocks and traffic jams. Indian megacity of Kolkata is on the verge of losing one of its most cherished heritages: Trams. The government in the eastern state of West Bengal has announced that it is planning to discontinue the 150 …
Bengal govt to discontinue tram service in Kolkata barring one …
WEB1 day ago — News; Cities; Kolkata; Bengal govt to discontinue tram service in Kolkata barring one short stretch; Bengal govt to discontinue tram service in Kolkata barring one short stretch Tram lovers, however, have decided to hit the streets in protest against the decision. Kolkata is the only city in the country where trams continue to operate.
150-year old Kolkata trams to discontinue: A look into their …
WEB18 hours ago — Patna was the first city to discontinue trams in 1903, citing reasons of low ridership. Then came Nashik and Kanpur in 1933, Madras in 1953, followed by Delhi and Bombay in 1963 and 1964 ...
150-year-old Kolkata tram service to be discontinued, only …
WEBKolkata's tram is a cultural heritage of the City of Joy.The 150-year-old tram service is a legacy and a major part of Kolkata’s history. The tram has been a constant in Kolkata’s landscape ...
Kolkata Trams: Kolkata Trams Face Discontinuation ... - Times of …
WEB1 day ago — kolkata News. 151 years on, as Kolkata’s trams hit utility dead end, city clings on to a streetcar named heritage ... KOLKATA: Trams, a part of Kolkata's transport-scape for 151 years, seem to ...
Kolkata tram service: Bengal govt to discontinue tram service in ...
WEB1 day ago — The West Bengal government plans to discontinue Kolkata's 150-year-old tram service, except for a heritage route from Maidan to Esplanade. Transport Minister Snehasis Chakraborty cited traffic congestion as the reason. Tram enthusiasts plan protests, arguing trams are non-polluting and not significantly slower than other vehicles.
Tram services to discontinue in Kolkata after 150 years, heritage ...
WEB1 day ago — The 150-year-old tram service in Kolkata will be coming to end soon as the state government has decided to discontinue it, Transport Minister Snehasis Chakraborty said. However, the solitary ...
Kolkata's Iconic Trams Conclude 150-Year Run, But A ... - Times …
WEB14 hours ago — The trams, known for their distinctive yellow and blue designs, have been an integral part of Kolkata's iconography since their inception in 1873. Initially introduced to ease congestion in the bustling streets, the tram service quickly became a beloved mode of transport for generations of commuters.
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