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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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The historic 48 Kailash Bose Street in Kolkata, a silent witness to India’s first widow remarriage, awaits a heritage tag as the city considers preserving its forgotten legacy.

Historic site of India’s 1st widow remarriage awaits heritage tag

May 12, 2025, 02:33 PM - 4 min read

Once a vibrant site of social reform, 48 Kailash Bose Street in Kolkata stands forgotten, awaiting recognition as a heritage building for its role in India's first widow remarriage in 1856.

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Bengal govt to discontinue tram service in Kolkata barring one stretch

WB to discontinue tram service in Kol barring one stretch

September 24, 2024, 04:51 PM - 3 min read

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.

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