Kolkata's Trams: A History of Revival Efforts

Kolkata's trams, with a history spanning 150 years from a failed 1873 horse-tram line to near shutdowns, are once again facing revival efforts, this time championed by the BJP's Bengal government.

2 Jul, 07:37 — 2 Jul, 07:37

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Off the rails and back again: The story of Kolkata's trams that BJP's Bengal govt wants to revive

From a failed 1873 horse-tram line to a 150th birthday and a near shutdown, Kolkata's trams have a long history of being written off, and saved.

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Off the rails and back again: The story of Kolkata's trams that BJP's Bengal govt wants to revive

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