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Kolkata's Famous Trams Face Discontinuation After 150 Years

The Kolkata trams are one of Asia's oldest transportation systems since the late 19th century. Many people in the city were shocked to learn that the iconic tram service will soon be discontinued

A tram on the Maidan stretch in Kolkata Photo: Shutterstock
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The Kolkata trams, which have operated since the late 19th century, are a testament to the city's rich transportation history. Introduced by the British in key Indian cities such as , Mumbai, Delhi and , the trams aimed to revolutionise urban passenger transport. Many people in Kolkata were shocked to learn 🌟that the iconic tram service, which has been operating for over , will soon be discontinued. The West Bengal government has decided to stop the , except on one route.