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Kolkata Trams

Kolkata (Calcutta), India
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Type: Public Transportation Systems
Traveller Description: Only in Kolkata can you ride a tram (in India). more »
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Kolkata (Calcutta), India
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2013 NEW

Kolkata is the only city in India to have a tram network. Trams are under the administration of the Calcutta Tramways Company,a government of West Bengal Undertaking, popularly called CTC. The trams are claimed to slow down other traffic, leading to groups who currently voice abolishing the trams. The environment-friendliness and the old charm of the trams attract many people.... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2013

The Bygone era, when we used to use this mode of transport still linger in my minds, has become a heritage for modern kolkata. Though slow, but the travel in trams are really cool when you have some time to spend and see kolkata. Would suggest the govt, if they can modernise the same and make it much better so... More

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Kolkata, India
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 May 2013

Authorities should go for modernisation to make it more useful. If you have time, have a joy ride around Esplanade/Maidan area for an enjoyable journey. Some A/c trams have been on the run for quite some time but the frequency is very less.

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Kolkata (Calcutta), India
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 May 2013

Kolkata is incomplete without its century old rickety trams. Trams are living fossils of the Raj era and nostalgia relived. This is only the first five minutes of the ride, after that you realise, nostalgia is fine but it comes with a cost. Cost is not money, rather waste of time and road space. Fossils are better to be displayed... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 April 2013

This trams is rarely available in India. But Kolkata is difference , it is nice and pride for kolkata that they not leave old days vehicle till date. To avail make smooth journey and feels different. It must be slower than other road vehicle but nice rising. It also make road jam , but you want something give something.Now about... More

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See 13 more reviews by CHANDAN S for Kolkata (Calcutta)
Calcutta, West Bengal, India
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 April 2013

Ancient. And real slow, makes awful lot of noise. Cheap means of transport. But limited destinations. Pollution free. Wl do better if they get convert he dual car system to a single car tram. A must travel for a pre historic experiance.

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See 2 more reviews by jaishrikrishna for Kolkata (Calcutta)
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 April 2013

old world feeling, sturdy, comfortable. I feel nostalgic every time I board a tram, as I relate it to me school days. In those days there was no Metro or the infamous tuk tusk. The tram was the most comfortable mode of travelling and still is. But you should not complain about the time it takes.

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See 3 more reviews by cinemawoman for Kolkata (Calcutta)
Chennai (Madras), India
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 March 2013

They are still existing just for the heritage aspect I guess... as cars and rickshaws continuously come in their way on the road, making the entire tram stop... however, cheapest mode of a peaceful ride.... and worth the experience... not for the posh hearted... must do for the real people...

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Calcutta, West Bengal, India
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 March 2013

People nowadays discard the tram for its slower pace but this is an unique vehicle running in Kolkata only and not found elsewhere in Asia...

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 February 2013

Prior to extension of Kolkata Tram services from Behala Tram Depot to Joka Tram Depot the entire stretch of Diamond Harbour Road was in very gloomy look..inhabitants of the area was very happy with extension of Tram services...area developed at very faster rate because of Tram services.. Tram is the only mode of transport carries commuter safely and comfortably to... More

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