Kolkata, Tram
Kolkata's iconic 150-year-old tram service set to be discontinued. Internet reacts: 'It's an identity'
The announcement triggered a wave of reactions on social media, with many expressing disappointment over the end of what they consider a crucial part of Kolkata’s cultural fabric.
"End Of An Era": 150-Year-Old Kolkata Trams To Be Discontinued, Internet Reacts
The West Bengal government has decided to discontinue the service due to challenges posed by the city's traffic.
End of an Era: Kolkata Tram Service will soon come to halt
Once a huge part of the city's landscape, the 151-year-old symbolic tram system of Kolkata is set to come to an end. Due to the challenges posed by the city's traffic, the
Kolkata's 150-year-old tram service to be discontinued barring 'heritage' stretch
The West Bengal government has announced plans to discontinue the 150-year-old tram service in Kolkata, citing traffic congestion issues. Transport Minister Snehasis Chakraborty stated that these slow-moving trams contribute to peak hour traffic jams,
Asia's oldest Tram network in Kolkata to be discontinued after 151 years
The government's decision to discontinue the tram service in Kolkata has disappointed heritage enthusiasts in the city. Started in 1873, this tram network is the oldest in Asia and has been the identity of the city.
150-year-old Kolkata tram service to be discontinued, only functional in Maidan-Esplanade route for heritage joyride
Kolkata'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 ever since 1873.
‘Kolkata tram is a link between life and literature’
A link between life and literature — that’s how Sabyasachi Chatterjee describes the Kolkata tram, which has served the city ...
Kutting-edge Kolkata kuts its trams out from the age of EVs - Go figure
The article discusses the persistent issues in urban planning across Indian cities, focusing on Kolkata's decision to phase ...
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Kolkata’s Historic Tram Service Slows To A Halt, Save For One Route: Take A Quick Look At Its 150-Year Journey
From carrying freedom fighters during India’s struggle for independence to serving as a daily commuter service through eras ...
'RIP': Kolkata's Century-Old Tram System to Shut Down; Netizens Express Sorrow
While this marks the close of a significant chapter in the city’s transport history, people can still experience the charm of ...
In Kolkata, protests begin to save tram
Protesters gather at Shyam Bazar tram depot to save iconic Kolkata tram from closure, sparking public outrage.
The Week2d
Close to heart, the beloved trams of Kolkata await a fresh lease of life
West Bengal Transport Minister Snehasis Chakraborty’s recent comments about potentially halting the iconic tram services have ...
Tram death knell leads to citizens’ protest at Shyambazar depot
Kolkata: Braving heavy rain, hundreds of tram enthusiasts gathered at the Shyambazar tram depot on Thursday to protest ...
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Kolkata's Trams: The 151-Year-Old "Glory" Of The City To Be Discontinued
Kolkata's tram system, which has been a part of the city's landscape since 1873, is set to come to an end. The West ...
ThePrint1dOpinion
Dear Bengal govt, don’t steal our memories, land, and clean air by removing trams
Nostalgia, romance, and a love of heritage alone cannot make the beloved trams of Kolkata sustainable. Simple science can.