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Watch in pics: 140 year old public transport of India, Trams

New Delhi: The trams were introduced by the British in the 19th century. A tram is a rail vehicle that runs on tracks in urban streets. It is shorter in size than the rail. It

India TV News Desk Updated on: April 17, 2014 7:15 IST



3. The Kolkata Tram system began on 24th February, 1873. The trams were owned by Calcutta Tramway Co. Ltd.

The service did not attract enough passengers. In 1880, a longer horse drawn service was introduced. By the end of 19th century, the service owned 186 tramcars, 1,000 horses and 30 km of track.

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