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India’s lone survivng tram network, successful Kolkata, precocious celebrated its 153 years. Once a robust nationalist transport with arsenic galore arsenic 37 routes, Kolkata present runs conscionable 2 lines - mostly for nostalgia and tourism.
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A peculiar practice thrust of tram no. 498 'Gitanjali', a woody tram built during World War II, is flagged disconnected to people the 153rd day of the Calcutta tram service, successful Kolkata, connected Feb. 24, 2026.
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The lawsuit was organised by the Calcutta Tram Users Association to observe '153 years of Trams of Kolkata.
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Once the lifeline of Kolkata, trams present tally lone connected 2 routes: Gariahat-Esplanade, and Shyambazar-Esplanade.
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A ‘tram party’ was held successful Kolkata successful 2024 to observe — alternatively than mourn — the tram.
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This photograph was taken by American subject lensman Clyde Waddell during the 1940s. “Indians are the bravest commuters successful the world. They bent from each handhold. The 2 shown here, however, are bent connected cinching a spot earlier the car fills," was the caption fixed by him.
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West Bengal authorities claims that the tram strategy nary longer worked for a highly populated metropolis of Kolkata. However, tram enthusiasts disagree and vouch it arsenic an eco-friendly nationalist commute.
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Old defunct trams seen wrong a tram depot successful Kolkata. The Calcutta High Court calling for preservation of the tram, has prohibited the merchantability of tram assets.
