Will not discard trams, Bengal govt says on 150 years of service

Kolkata; The tramways carnival is back in Kolkata after a gap of four years on Friday, marking 150 years of the only operational tram system in the country. Since 1996, ‘Tramjatra’, a global collaboration of tram enthusiasts, artists, environmentalists, and communities, have been in motion in Melbourne and Kolkata. The festival highlights the value of trams through awareness campaigns for cultural heritage, healthy living and sustainability.