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. It remains the only city in India still operating trams. Transport Minister Snehasis Chakraborty stated that trams are a slow mode of transportation, and commuters require faster options. Initially introduced by the British, trams were later adopted by cities like Patna, Chennai, Nasik, and Mumbai, but were eventually phased out everywhere except Kolkata.

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