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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



4. Metre-gauge horse-drawn tram tracks were laid from Sealdah to Armenian Ghat via Bowbazar Street, Dalhousie Square and Strand Road. The route was inaugurated by the Viceroy, Lord Ripon.

Then the system was electrified in 1900. By 1943, it was connected to Howrah and the total track reached 67 kms.

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