The announcement triggered a wave of reactions on social media, with many expressing disappointment over the end of what they consider a crucial part of Kolkata’s cultural fabric.

The West Bengal government has decided to discontinue the service due to challenges posed by the city's traffic.

Protesters gather at Shyam Bazar tram depot to save iconic Kolkata tram from closure, sparking public outrage.

Once a huge part of the city's landscape, the 151-year-old symbolic tram system of Kolkata is set to come to an end. Due to the challenges posed by the city's traffic, the

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 the 150-year-old tram service in Kolkata soon, barring a solitary heritage stretch from Maidan to Esplanade, Transport Minister Snehasis Chakraborty said.

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.

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,

Kolkata is the only city that still operates trams. Now, the tram lovers in the city have decided to protest against the decision to discontinue them.

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Tram lovers, however, have decided to hit the streets in protest against the decision. Kolkata is the only city in the country where trams continue to operate.