Minister Snehashish Chakraborty said that the department will abide by what the Calcutta High Court orders. After that, ‘only a stretch at Maidan, Esplanade, and Khidirpur will remain’

Kolkata is set to discontinue most of its 150-year-old tram routes due to increasing traffic congestion, as announced by Transport Minister Snehasis Chakraborty. The historic Maidan to Esplanade route will remain operational,

The West Bengal government has decided to discontinue Kolkata's iconic 150-year-old tram service, except for a short heritage route from Maidan to Esplanade, according to Transport Minister Snehasis Chakraborty.

Kolkata: Transport Minister Snehasis Chakraborty announced that the government of West Bengal will soon end the 150-year-old tram service in Kolkata, except for one heritage route from Maidan to Esplanade.

West Bengal government announces discontinuation of Kolkata's iconic trams, retaining only the heritage stretch from Maidan to Esplanade. The decision follows concerns over the trams' slow pace and inconvenience,

State's Transport Minister said slow-moving trams, which move along the roads creating traffic jams in peak hours, cannot be run in the present situation as commuters need faster modes of transportation.

The West Bengal government has announced plans to discontinue the 150-year-old tram service in Kolkata, citing traffic congestion issues. Transport Minister Snehasis Chakraborty stated that these slow-moving trams contribute to peak hour traffic jams,