Protest held in Kolkata against Bengal govt's decision to discontinue tram services
A protest was organised in Kolkata on Thursday against the Bengal government's decision to discontinue the iconic tram services due to challenges posed by the city's traffic. Trams have been a part of Kolkata's landscape and heritage ever since 1873. Kolkata, the last city in India with a functioning tram system, will now only maintain the only route between Esplanade and Maidan.Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS
Kolkata's iconic trams mark 150th anniversary of service
KOLKATA, FEB 24 (UNI):- Trams, which started rolling in Kolkata streets in 1873 and intertwined with city life for so long, is celebrating its 150 years of journey in Kolkata on Friday.(Image credit:UNI)