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Farewell to the Tracks: Kolkata’s Iconic Trams Halt After 150 Years
Despite their iconic status, Kolkata’s trams began to decline due to mounting financial pressures, poor infrastructure maintenance, and the growing dominance of the city’s metro network.
Kolkata bids adieu to its iconic trams after 150 years of service
Dating back to 1873—which makes it the oldest in Asia—the Kolkata tram services are being discontinued, owing to rising vehicular congestion and narrowing roads.
End of an era: Kolkata’s iconic 150-year-old trams to be discontinued—Find out why
The West Bengal government has decided to discontinue Kolkata’s historic trams, introduced in 1873, a symbol of the city’s heritage and charm.
India News Live Today September 29, 2024: Kolkata: 150-year-old tram service to be discontinued
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West Bengal govt to discontinue Kolkata's 150-year-old tram service
Tram services in Kolkata are being terminated due to traffic issues, except for one route from Esplanade to Maidan
Kolkata to discontinue city’s iconic 150-year-old tram service, locals react
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 trams, introduced in 1873, are a symbol of the city's heritage and charm.
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Once upon a tram... Now, Kolkata bids a teary farewell
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