Tramways in Indian cities

Kolkata

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Trams are an important part of Kolkata's heritage, associated with the death of poets since 1881. They are a reminder of the city's past and should not be lost.

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Mumbai

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Tramways were introduced in Bombay in 1874 and 1907, and double-decker trams were introduced in 1964.

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Kanpur

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The Cawnpur tram system was opened in 1907 and closed in 1933, connecting the railway station to Sirsaya Ghat.

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Chennai

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Madras had the first electric tram system in India in 1895, but abandoned it after building 24 km of tracks and 97 cars by 1953.

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