West Bengal, tram and Kolkata
Kolkata's 150-Year-Old Tram Service Faces Closure; Protests Erupt
The West Bengal government has decided to discontinue Kolkata's iconic 150-year-old tram service, except for a short heritage route from Maidan to Esplanade, according to Transport Minister Snehasis Chakraborty.
Kolkata’s iconic 150-year-old tram service faces discontinuation; heritage stretch from Maidan to Esplanade will continue
Kolkata is set to discontinue most of its 150-year-old tram routes due to increasing traffic congestion, as announced by Transport Minister Snehasis Chakraborty. The historic Maidan to Esplanade route will remain operational,
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,
Tram services to discontinue in Kolkata after 150 years, heritage stretch from Maidan to Esplanade to continue operations
Kolkata is the only city that still operates trams. Now, the tram lovers in the city have decided to protest against the decision to discontinue them.
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.
West Bengal Govt To Continue Only 1 Tram Route In Kolkata From Now On
State's Transport Minister said slow-moving trams, which move along the roads creating traffic jams in peak hours, cannot be run in the present situation as commuters need faster modes of transportation.
WB govt to discontinue tram service in Kolkata barring one short stretch
The West Bengal government has decided to discontinue the 150-year-old tram service in Kolkata soon, barring a solitary heritage stretch from Maidan to Esplanade, Transport Minister Snehasis Chakraborty said.
West Bengal govt to discontinue 150-year-old tram service
The decision, driven by the need for faster transportation amidst rising traffic congestion, has sparked protests from tram enthusiasts
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The Timeless Legacy of Kolkata’s 151-Year-Old Trams
Kolkata’s trams are a living slice of history, operating for over 151 years as Asia’s oldest electric tram system. They embody the soul of the city, connecting its past, present, and future.
5 to 7 to 1: Shifting stance on tram routes foxes experts, dept
Kolkata: The ever-shifting stance of the transport department on the fate of Kolkata’s trams has not only sparked protests among tram-lovers and exper.