In 1873,the first tram of the Indian subcontinent was launched from Armenia Ghat to Sealdah.The journey was 3.9 kilometers (2.4 mi) long.But this service was stopped due to lack of passengers.Then a London-based company called the Calcutta Tramways Company started tram services in Kolkata. Early horse-drawn trams were used. At this time the tram company had 177 trams and 1000 horses.Later steam engines were used to run trams.At this time the tram company had 19 miles of tram lines. In the early 1900s, tram lines of 1435 mm (4 ft 8.5 in) standard gauge were introduced. Electrification of tram services began in 1902;which was Asia's first electric tram service.Shortly after independence the West Bengal government acquired the Calcutta Tramways Company.It is currently the only tram service in India.Due to increasing flyovers and road development in Kolkata, some tram routes are now closed, but the remaining routes are being adapted for high-speed tram transport. Apart from this, a special tourist attraction has also been developed in Kolkata around the tram, which is quite popular among domestic and foreign tourists.Although the current management organization tried to stop the tram service citing various reasons, a non-governmental organization called Calcutta Tram Users Association is trying to keep the tram system of Kolkata running through public awareness and legal action.At present, the state transport wants to run the tram from Heritage Dharmatala to Maidan.officeally says that the tram will run only on the 3 and a half kilometer road.
Let me know if any of you have come to Kolkata and boarded the tram..
Agneveer
Let me know if any of you have come to Kolkata and boarded the tram..
Agneveer
