Growing up in Kolkata, trams have always been more than just a mode of transport for me; it’s been a source of respite from ...
The West Bengal Transport Corporation has initiated the restoration of the historic Maidan tram route, a significant ...
On table tops, carrying brushes and paint, students of The BSS School, are working on a 10ft-high and 100ft-long wall of the ...
Kolkata: Sections of tram tracks on Judges Court Road in Alipore were covered with asphalt on Wednesday evening. The tracks have been lying idle for several years now, but trams for several routes ...
Legacy derailed
With the West Bengal Transport Minister, Snehasish Chakraborty, announcing, in end-September, the virtual closure of trams, ...
Rumela Basu Growing up in Kolkata , I fondly recall passing by the Tollygunge Tram Depot on the way to my Didar bari (grandparent’s house) with the gentle tunes of Chol rastay shaaji tramline ...
For more than a century, the tram was the definitive way to explore Kolkata. The city’s old-fashioned trolleys announced their presence like a tin toy orchestra, with a symphony of screeches, ...
Kolkata's tram system is a cherished part of the City of Joy's cultural heritage. With a history spanning 150 years, this tram service has been a significant element of Kolkata’s identity since ...
Authorities say Kolkata’s tram is responsible for accidents and congestion; users say it’s part of the city’s heritage. What is new norovirus strain sweeping the UK? Map shows full list of ...