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As dusk settles over the tram depot, Kolkata’s iconic trams stand shoulder to shoulder, bathed in the last light of the day. These old companions have carried generations through the streets of Kolkata.

Last of its kind: Kolkata trams that carry a Bengali legacy

March 27, 2026, 01:59 PM - 8 min read

Kolkata’s tramways, introduced in 1873 and electrified in 1902, remain India’s only surviving tram network. Once the backbone of urban mobility, they shaped the city’s growth, culture and daily rhythms, even as modernisation steadily reduced their footprint and relevance.

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Is Kolkata bidding farewell to iconic trams?

Is Kolkata bidding farewell to iconic trams?

July 26, 2024, 06:50 PM - 2 min read

The state government is of the view that it would replace trams with electronic trolley buses, as it has no plans to extend the existing tram routes in the city since the streets are already congested.

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