While some amendments were made with one or two routes opening up, including a new terminus at Ultodanga (a neighbourhood in present day north-east Kolkata), the tram system was generally ...

India’s Kolkata looks set to discontinue its iconic trams, which have been running since 1873. Over the past few decades, lack of investment, inadequate maintenance and a sharp fall in ...

A Kolkata tram worker held his brother's wedding on a tram. The unique event cost Rs 3,540. The wedding highlighted the city's love for trams. The high court is currently deciding the future of ...

Kolkata, September 28 (ANI): The West Bengal government has decided to discontinue tram services in Kolkata due to traffic issues, except for one route from Esplanade to Maidan. Kolkata's historic ...

The Kolkata tram network initially had around 37 lines ... Most of the tramcars need proper maintenance. The vintage charm of these trams has made them really popular with tourists.

(R-L) Imtiaz Ali and Onir, with the film’s producer Mitu Bhowmick Lange and co-director Rahul Vohra, enjoyed a tram ride from Esplanade to Gariahat Photos: Soumyajit Dey While Melbourne and Kolkata ...

This year marks the 150th anniversary of the Kolkata tram, which has been an integral part of the city’s identity since 1873. So, to celebrate this milestone, the people of Kolkata recently ...

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 ...

Response India, a Kolkata-based advertising agency, has unveiled a public awareness campaign, 'Rolling Heritage, Moving Futures', recommending the adoption of trams as the most suitable sustainable ...

alleged that the state government had stopped convening meetings of a committee set up by Calcutta High Court to find ways to preserve trams. The services on route 24/29 (Tollygunge-Ballygunge) were ...