It was a cold morning in Kolkata. Even the sun, which embraced the city in a warm glow, was slowly rising slowly towards the horizon beyond. And, I too had just alighted from Darjeeling Mail at Howda Junction station. Kolkata is another city that I love like Darjeeling. Here I spent some important years of my student life. So, stepping into that city of student life today after so many years, I was struck by the familiar warmth of Kolkata.

The familiar language of Manbhari Kolkata, its bustling lanes, the familiar aroma of street food and the raucous symphony of cars rushing through the busy city and the beautiful body of trams at the depot – all these things, though different from the hills, felt as if they had welcomed me with a warm embrace.

My fascination with Kolkata and Kolkata Trams is not recent, it dates back to when I was a student at Presidency College. At that time, I used to roam around in the tram to get familiar with the various streets of Kolkata city. My hair would fly uncontrollably with the strong gusts of the colorful air of Kolkata city through the old rusty windows of the tram. And, I used to stick my head somewhere towards the window in fear.

It seems like now, even though the tram stopped for only five minutes at each station, I used to rush to the side streets to buy jhalmuri and try to understand the Bengali world of Kolkata with the taste of crispy onion, spicy mustard and spicy chutney combined in jhalmuri. Aha! How beautiful those days were and how exciting those Kolkata tram journeys were. At that time, the Kolkata tram was not only a means of transport for me but also a symbol of 'women's freedom'.

As my heart ached with memories of Kolkata's past, I followed the flood of memories and ran towards the tram depot. But what is this? That excitement in my heart, got there and turned dull in an instant. So dull, in its shadow, the smile on my face suddenly looked weak. As a result, the tram tracks were standing deserted along with the tram depot. And, over there, hanging on an iron gate, rusted by the ravages of time, was a notice board, which read in faded letters: Tram services will be suspended indefinitely.

In 1888, the British writer and poet Rudyard Kipling visited Calcutta, the capital city of the British Empire, and saw from the side the people dying of disease in desperate poverty and lack of wealth. And, giving Kolkata the nickname 'City of Dreadful Nights', presented his description. As paradoxical as Kipling pointed out, the Nobel laureate was impressed by the Kolkata tram service. He loved the trams in Kolkata so much that he even wrote an article titled 'Kolkata Trams'. However, after reading the article, Kipling's fondness for the Kolkata tram service also comes across.

Understanding this, Kipling boards a Kolkata tram from Dhurramtolla (Dharmatala, new spelling) station in the city center to Park Street. However, there was no tram-track on Park Street. So the tram conductor brought Kipling back to Dharmatala and let him go. Then Kipling got angry and wrote in his article, 'Kolkata tram conductors are not polite. Tramcars disappear on the streets and those who are evicted are brought to Dharmatala and dumped.' He writes in the poem 'Tram' - 'The tram is life, so it moves merrily along the streets in its own rhythm.' According to Rabindranath, the movement of the tram echoes the human experience of traveling through joy and sorrow. Thus the poet continued to try to establish the Kolkata tram as a cultural icon.

The Kolkata Tourism Department has created an ad, in which a tram passes through the grounds at night via 'Route 36'. Suddenly, Bengal brand ambassador Shahrukh Khan gets down from that tram singing Tagore's song 'Aami Chini Go Chini Tomare Ogo Videshini' and starts saying, 'Experience the most beautiful place in India, Bengal and Kolkata Tram. Come to Kolkata.'' 'Ek Je Chhilo Raja' (2018) and Raja Chakraborty's 'Parineeta' (2018). Not only were they films, their opening credits were also related to trams, which clearly reflected their emotional love affair with trams. Isn't it? Famous filmmaker Satyajit Ray had a special fondness for Kolkata trams.

In his iconic film 'Mahanagar' (1963), he masterfully used the tram as a symbol of the changing landscape of the city and the hero's journey. Satyajit Ray's camera captures the rugged beauty of the tram, its shiny red cars and the tinkling bell of the tram as a symbol of love that evokes a sense of nostalgia and nostalgia. Aarti, an integral character of the film, navigates the challenges of modernity through the bustling streets of the city. Satyajit Ray's subtle depiction of the 'tram' theme not only reflects his love for the city, but also the tram's place in Kolkata's cultural iconography.

Another Kolkata film actor Mrinal Sen also had a deep fascination for Kolkata trams. In his film Calcutta 71 (1971), Sen used the tram as a metaphor for the city's struggles and contradictions. Through Mrinal's lens, the tram became a fragmented symbol of Kolkata. Its rusted cars and squeaky wheels echoed the city's own story of decay and resilience.

Thus, Sen's artistic eye turned Tram into a poignant character. Tram movements weave in and out of the city's turbulent landscape. By capturing the beauty of the tram, Sen not only showcased Kolkata's cultural heritage, but also emphasized the importance of the tram as a witness to the city's trials and triumphs. 

Famous Kolkata singer Kabir Suman's 'The Last Tram' is also a poignant and old song written about a tram. The song symbolizes the end of a bygone era, telling the story of a city losing old memories, when life was simpler, cities were less crowded and trams played a key role in transportation. In fact, the tram symbolizes the soul of the city of Kolkata. So the tram has become a character in itself.

For the people of Kolkata, the tram is not just a mode of transport, it has become part of their collective memory. Trams carry an old memory of the city's entire history. So when people board a tram, they not only travel to their destination, they also relive sweet childhood memories, sweet reassurances of first love and memories of family trips. His memories of the tram are as old as the tram's old wooden seats and rusted bars. So for Kolkata residents, the tram has become a symbol of their city's ancient story of resilience and adaptability, an authenticity of people's enduring sense of Kolkata as 'home'.

Bengali spirit and that decision

The West Bengal government plans to run Kolkata's iconic trams on only one route from 2024 and that too only for entertainment and tourism purposes. The move has been criticized by the city's tram enthusiasts and transport experts. Critics have alleged, "There has been a systematic and sustained effort over the last three decades to phase out trams from the city and sell several thousand-crore assets." In 1992, Transport Minister Shyamal Chakraborty said, "Trams are obsolete and certain to die a natural death." The first tram service to be closed was Howrah. After that, one tram route after another was closed. Currently, the tram runs only on three routes.

According to the West Bengal government, 'It is no longer economically feasible to run those trams.' Trams were once the main means of transport in Kolkata. At a time when trams are being revived in countries like Lisbon, Dublin and Berlin, a project to stop them is underway in Kolkata, making thousands of excuses.

Devashish Bhattacharya, president of the Kolkata Tram Users Association, accuses the government of 'selling or leasing the assets of the tram company'. But what would happen! The government is determined to revive only the Esplanade-Kidderpore 'heritage' tram-route by closing down the remaining three routes as well. With the closure of the Kolkata tram system, the city's residents have lost a sense of nostalgia. 

The tram's rusty bars and old wooden seats may sit quietly, but its impact on the city's culture and identity will be felt for generations. Kolkata tram lover Priyanka Sen, 40, says, 'I used to go to the zoo on this tram ride with my grandfather.' Another tram lover, Ramesh Shaw, 50, feels the same way, he says, 'Tram is not just a means of transport, it is a part of my daily routine. I have made many friends on the tram journey over the years and I will miss it a lot if the tram stops.'

Similar is the case of 30-year-old Arjun Das, he says, introducing nostalgic connections, 'My grandmother used to take me on a tram ride around the river Ganges. He used to tell me stories about our ancestors and the rich history of the city. While riding the tram, I used to feel connected to my native roots and my family's heritage. At the same time, 75-year-old Amitabh Gupta described the tram as a romantic ride and said, 'I met my wife in 1975 on the tram. We were both traveling on College Street and I offered him my seat. Trams have always held a special place in our hearts.

The people of Kolkata are in shock after the West Bengal government announced the discontinuation of tram services. For generations, trams were an integral part of people's daily lives. In fact, the tram was like a beloved institution, reviving memories of childhood and youthful romance. That's why, when the tram service was shut down in Kolkata, the community showed widespread outrage, with many taking to social media to express their grief and frustration. A Twitter user wrote, 'Stopping the tram is like losing a part of our soul, it's a piece of our heritage.'

The 150-year-old railway network 'Kolkata Tram' has been an integral part of the city's charm and heritage for over a century. State Transport Minister Snehashish Chakraborty celebrated 150 years of Kolkata Tram in 2003 by cutting a cake. However, the government's ultimate goal was to stop the Kolkata tram service.

The Kolkata tram has been the lifeline of people here for 150 years. The British Empire started tram services in Kolkata and later cities like Patna, Chennai, Nashik and Mumbai also adopted tram services. However, trams were phased out in all cities except Kolkata. Kolkata Tram System, also known as Kolkata Tramways Company. Early tramcars were horse-drawn in Kolkata, with a team of horses pulling the tram along the track. Kolkata Tram has a rich and interesting history.

Early years (1860–1870)

The concept of a tram system in Kolkata was first proposed in 1868 by the British colonial government. The Calcutta Tramways Act was passed in 1872 and the first tram line was opened on 24 February 1873 between Sealdah and Armenian Ghat Streets.

Let us now discuss its expansion and growth (1880–1920). The tram system expanded rapidly. New lines and routes continued to be added. By the 1880s the tram network covered most of the city, including the major routes of Chowrindhi, Cammack Street and Park Street. 

Let's look at its electrification and modernization (1900–1950). In 1900 the tram system was electrified, replacing the earlier horse-drawn trams. The electrification process was completed by 1905. Tram cars were modernized and new routes introduced.

Such is the story of denial and revival (1960–2000). The decline of the tram system began with the rise of buses and other forms of transport. Many routes were closed and the number of trams in operation decreased. However, attempts to revive the tram system with the introduction of new tram cars in the 2000s and revive the tram system with rehabilitation of old ways.

Current Days & NBSP;

Today the Colorata Tradition operates two routes - 'Root 5' (Esspleade to B. Bags) and 'Rot 25' (B. Bags from Bag to Esplane). However, the system has faced challenges. It is as a dear part and a popular tourist of the property of the colol. From such time, transmitting, trapped was not just the transportation system, it was a lifeline to connect the city together. In 1873, the first tractary in the wet roads was lifted by its fate fate in its lifting welfare of the wheels. The hypothetical British engineer George Turnbul became excited. And, as that is, he also gave a tramway system for a skilled and economical transportation for the people of Kololata.

Tram Story & NBSP;

is like a skilled painter whose ski-efficient painting is like a skilled painter in Canvas - a tram running on the streets of Kolkata's road. The bright color of the body made of the body is now seen and that focus is the authentic in the past history, which is adding indifference to depression. The body of that old metal manufacturement carries the rusty blurry sun, which has time to touch, such an experience of the thorough lines of intelligence maturity has grown in the face of intelligence.

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Dear Reader! You too carried a cololchy trap once and touch its old wooden seats, and touch with your own hands, you can almost feel the presence of those who sit there before. And, in its rustic compartment, the story of lovers, laughing lovers of lovers and flowers on the trams of children, listen to the vamod of the breath of the children. The Tram Kolkata is not only only vehicles to transport vehicles, the weight of thousands of life in countless life.

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during the past 1947 while the Blood-Muslim riots caught Kolka, the flame stones ran away in the city to restore normal status. In this context, Trap driver Gopal Ram says a lot to save people from a crowd of ethnic riots. During that complex time tram workers were like a family. The Hindu or Muslim had not grew in them. 'In the 1950 and 60s, personal automobile development was seen, not only in people but also everywhere, not only in India. After off to Kolonata, the recent cadres have been deciding to use culture to save the trams. Students in