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The Calcutta Tramways Company Limited (CTC) is a West Bengal state government undertaken company that runs trams in Kolkata and buses in and around Kolkata. Image File history File links CTC_logo. ...
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West Bengal (Bengali: পশà§à¦šà¦¿à¦®à¦¬à¦™à§à¦—, Poshchimbôŋgo) is a state in eastern India. ...
A Public Sector Undertaking is a corporation in the Public sector in India. ...
A modern tram in the Töölö district of Helsinki, Finland A tram (or tramway, trolley, streetcar, tramcar, Straßenbahn) is a railborne vehicle (lighter than a train) for transport of passengers (or, occasionally, freight). ...
(IPA: [] Bengali: কলকাতা) (formerly ) is the capital of the Indian state of West Bengal. ...
This article is about the form of transport. ...
Past in a nutshell
1873: An attempt was made to run a 2.4 mile tramway service between Sealdeh and Armenian Ghat Street on 24 February. The service was not adequately patronised and was wound up on Nov 20. Image File history File links Download high-resolution version (887x714, 173 KB) File links The following pages on the English Wikipedia link to this file (pages on other projects are not listed): Kolkata image gallery Calcutta Tramways Company ...
Image File history File links Download high-resolution version (887x714, 173 KB) File links The following pages on the English Wikipedia link to this file (pages on other projects are not listed): Kolkata image gallery Calcutta Tramways Company ...
1873 (MDCCCLXXIII) was a common year starting on Wednesday (see link for calendar). ...
February 24 is the 55th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar. ...
1880: The Calcutta Tramway Co. Ltd was formed and registered in London on 22 December. Metre-gauge horse-drawn tram tracks were laid between Sealdeh to Armenian Ghat via Bowbarzar Street. Dalhousie Sq. and Strand Road. The route was inaugurated on 1 November. 1880 (MDCCCLXXX) was a leap year starting on Thursday (see link for calendar). ...
December 22 is the 356th day of the year (357th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar. ...
November 1 is the 305th day of the year (306th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar, with 60 days remaining. ...
1882 Steam locomotives were deployed experimentally to haul tramcars. By the end of the nineteenth century the Company owned 166 tramcars 1000 horses, 7 steam locomotives and 19 miles of tram tracks. 1882 (MDCCCLXXXII) was a common year starting on Sunday (see link for calendar) of the Gregorian calendar or a common year starting on Tuesday of the 12-day slower Julian calendar. ...
1900 Electrification of the Tramways and simultaneous reconstruction of tracks to the standard gauge (4' 8½”) was started. 1900 (MCM) was an exceptional common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar, but a leap year starting on Saturday of the Julian calendar. ...
1905 Howrah Station to Bandhaghat route was opened for tramways in June. Electrification project completed. 1905 (MCMV) was a common year starting on Sunday (see link for calendar). ...
1908 Lines to Shibpur via G.T. Road made ready. 1908 (MCMVIII) was a leap year starting on Wednesday (link will take you to calendar). ...
1943 The Calcutta system was connected with Howrah section through the new Howrah Bridge in February. With this extension, the total track length reached 42.0 miles (67.73 km). 1943 (MCMXLIII) was a common year starting on Friday (the link is to a full 1943 calendar). ...
The Howrah Bridge spans the Hooghly River, linking Howrah to Kolkata. ...
1951 The Government of West Bengal entered into an agreement with the Calcutta Tramways Company and the Calcutta Tramways Act, 1951 was enacted. The Govt. took over all rights with regard to Tramways and reserved the right to purchase the system on 1st Jan, 1972 or any time thereafter giving two years notice. 1951 (MCMLI) was a common year starting on Monday; see its calendar. ...
West Bengal (Bengali: পশà§à¦šà¦¿à¦®à¦¬à¦™à§à¦—, Poshchimbôŋgo) is a state in eastern India. ...
1967 The Government of West Bengal passed The Calcutta Tramways Company (Taking over of Management) Act, 1967 and took over the management on 19 July 1967. On 8 November 1976 the Calcutta Tramways (Acquisition of undertaking) ordinance, 1976 was promulgated under which the Company with all its assets vested with the government. 1967 (MCMLXVII) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar (the link is to a full 1967 calendar). ...
West Bengal (Bengali: পশà§à¦šà¦¿à¦®à¦¬à¦™à§à¦—, Poshchimbôŋgo) is a state in eastern India. ...
1967 (MCMLXVII) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar (the link is to a full 1967 calendar). ...
July 19 is the 200th day (201st in leap years) of the year in the Gregorian Calendar, with 165 days remaining. ...
1967 (MCMLXVII) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar (the link is to a full 1967 calendar). ...
November 8 is the 312th day of the year (313th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar, with 53 days remaining. ...
1976 (MCMLXXVI) was a leap year starting on Thursday. ...
1976 (MCMLXXVI) was a leap year starting on Thursday. ...
1970 The Howrah sections were closed down in October 1970 and 1971/1973 Nimtala Ghat route was closed down in May 1973. The total track length was now reduced to 38 miles (62 kilometers). 1970 (MCMLXX) was a common year starting on Thursday (the link is to a full 1970 calendar). ...
1970 (MCMLXX) was a common year starting on Thursday (the link is to a full 1970 calendar). ...
1971 (MCMLXXI) was a common year starting on Friday (the link is to a full 1971 calendar). ...
1973 (MCMLXXIII) was a common year starting on Monday. ...
1973 (MCMLXXIII) was a common year starting on Monday. ...
1985 On 17 April extension of track was completed connecting Manicktola to Ultadanga via Manicktola Main road (3.7 km). This was the first Tramways extension since 1947. 1985 (MCMLXXXV) was a common year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar. ...
April 17 is the 107th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (108th in leap years). ...
1947 (MCMXLVII) was a common year starting on Wednesday (the link is to a full 1947 calendar). ...
1986 On 31 December further extension of train track from Behala to Joka was completed. 1986 (MCMLXXXVI) was a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. ...
December 31 is the 365th day of the year (366th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar. ...
1992 Calcutta Tramways Company has taken a new venture by introducing Bus services from 4 November 1992 initially with a fleet of 40 buses. 1992 (MCMXCII) was a leap year starting on Wednesday. ...
November 4 is the 308th day of the year (309th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar, with 57 days remaining. ...
1992 (MCMXCII) was a leap year starting on Wednesday. ...
Tram routes
Detailed tram route of Kolkata | Route No. | Description | Length (km) | Streets served | | 1 | Belgatchia to Esplanade | 7.29 | R.G.Kar Rd – Bidhan Sarani – College Street – Nirmal Ch. Street – Lenin Sarani | | | 2 | Belgatchia to BBD Bag | 6.81 | R.G.Kar Rd – Bidhan Sarani – College Street – B.B.Ganguly Street | | | 4 | Belgatchia to BBD Bag | 6.92 | R.G.Kar Rd – Bidhan Sarani – Aurobinda Sarani - Rabindra Sarani | | | 5 | Shyambazar to Esplanade | 5.13 | Bidhan Sarani – College Street – Nirmal Ch. Street - Lenin Sarani | | | 6 | Shyambazar to BBD Bag | 5.13 | Bidhan Sarani – College Street – B.B. Ganguly Street | | | 8 | Bagbazar to BBD | 5.13 | Bidhan Sarani – Rabindra Sarani | | | 10 | Shyambazar to BBD Bag | 5.13 | Bidhan Sarani – Aurobinda Sarani – Rabindra Sarani | | | 11 | Belgatchia to Howrah Bridge | 6.92 | R.G.Kar Rd – Bidhan Sarani – Mahatma Gandhi Road | | | 12 | Gallif Street to Esplanade | 6.92 | A.P.C.Road – A.J.C.Bose Road – Lenin Sarani | | | 13 | Gallif Street to Esplanade | 6.92 | A.P.C. Road – Surya Sen St. – Raja Rammohan Sarani - B.B. Ganguly Street | | | 14 | Rajabazar to BBD Bag | 4.81 | A.P.C Road – Surya Sen St. – Raja Rammohan Sarani - B.B. Ganguly Street | | | 15/12 | Rajabazar to Howrah Bridge | 4.81 | A.P.C.Road – Surya Sen St. – Mahatma Gandhi Road | | | 16 | Bidhan Nagar to BBD Bag | 8.14 | V.I.P. Rd. – Maniktala Main Rd. – A.P.C Rd. – Surya Sen St. – Rammohan Sarani – B.B. Ganguly Street | | | 17 | Bidhan Nagar to Esplanade | 8.14 | V.I.P. Rd. - Maniktala Main Rd. – A.P.C. Rd. - A.J.C. Bose Rd. – Lenin Sarani | | | 20 | Parkcircus to Howrah Bridge | 7.85 | S.A.Avenue – New Park Street – A.J.C.Bose Road – M.G.Road | | | 21 | Parkcircus to Howrah Bridge | 7.85 | S.A.Avenue – New Park Street – A.J.C.Bose Road – M.G.Road | | | 22 | Parkcircus to BBD Bag | 7.85 | S.A.Avenue – New Park Street – A.J.C.Bose Road – A.P.C. Road – Maniktala Main Road. – V.I.P. Road | | | 20/17 | Parkcircus to Bidhan Nagar | 8.25 | S.A.Avenue – New Park Street – A.J.C.Bose Road – A.P.C. Road – Maniktala Main Road – V.I.P. Road | | | 24 | Ballygunge Station to BBD Bag | 12.68 | Rash Behari Avenue – S.P. Mukherjee Road – Hazra Road Alipore Road – D.H. Road – Maidan - Esplanade | | | 25 | Ballygunge Station to BBD Bag | 8.65 | Rash Behari Avenue – Gariahat Road – S.A. Ali Avenue – New Park Street – A.J.C. Bose Road – Elliot Road – R.A. Kidwai Road – Lenin Sarani - Esplanade | | | 26 | Ballygunge Station to Howrah Bridge | 10.38 | Rash Behari Avenue – Gariahat Road – S.A. Ali Avenue – New Park Street – A.J.C. Bose Road – M.G. Road | | | 27 | Ballygunge Station to Behala | 9.01 | Rash Behari Avenue – S.P. Mukherjee Road – Hazra Road - Alipore Road – D.H. Road | | | 29 | Tollygunge to BBD Bag | 12.55 | D.P. Sasmal Road – S.P.Mukherjee Road – Hazra Road - Alipore Road – D.H. Road - Maidan | | | 30 | Kalighat to Howrah Bridge | 11.86 | S.P.Mukherjee Road – Hazra Road - Alipore Road – D.H. Road - Maidan – Eeplanade – B.B.D. Bag – Rabindra Sarani – M.G. Road | | | 24/29 | Tollygunge to Ballygunge Station | 5.45 | D.P. Sasmal Road – S.P. Mukherjee Road – R.B. Avenue | | | 35 | Behala to Esplanade | 8.74 | D.H. Road – Maidan | | | 36 | Khidderpore to Esplanade | 4.99 | G.R.C. Road – Maidan | | | 37 | Joka to Esplanade | 14.75 | D.H. Road – Maidan | | | 20/12 | Parkcircus to Gallif Street | 7.85 | Park Street - A.J.C. Bose Road – A.P.C. Road | | Image File history File links Download high resolution version (867x1280, 317 KB) Description: de: Straßenbahngleisplan Kolkata im Oktober 2004 Source: own drawing, Okt. ...
Image File history File links Download high resolution version (867x1280, 317 KB) Description: de: Straßenbahngleisplan Kolkata im Oktober 2004 Source: own drawing, Okt. ...
The Howrah Bridge spans the Hooghly River, linking Howrah to Kolkata. ...
Bidhan Nagar (or Salt lake City) is a modern, planned suburb on the North-Eastern outskirts of Kolkata city in the West Bengal state of India. ...
Bidhan Nagar (or Salt lake City) is a modern, planned suburb on the North-Eastern outskirts of Kolkata city in the West Bengal state of India. ...
The Howrah Bridge spans the Hooghly River, linking Howrah to Kolkata. ...
The Howrah Bridge spans the Hooghly River, linking Howrah to Kolkata. ...
Ballygunge is an upmarket and posh locality in South Kolkata. ...
Ballygunge is an upmarket and posh locality in South Kolkata. ...
Ballygunge is an upmarket and posh locality in South Kolkata. ...
The Howrah Bridge spans the Hooghly River, linking Howrah to Kolkata. ...
Ballygunge is an upmarket and posh locality in South Kolkata. ...
Tollygunge is a locality in South Kolkata. ...
Kalikat (Bengali: ) is a locality of Kolkata, India. ...
The Howrah Bridge spans the Hooghly River, linking Howrah to Kolkata. ...
Tollygunge is a locality in South Kolkata. ...
Ballygunge is an upmarket and posh locality in South Kolkata. ...
Buses operated by CTC The Calcutta Tramways Company (1978) Ltd., had taken a new venture by introducing Bus Services from November ’92. This can be termed as a Golden Chapter for CTC to enable the Century-old Company to serve the people of Kolkata and surrounding rural areas in conformity with its tradition of dedication and commitment. It was presumed that Bus services would be an advantageous transport system for the Company as it would be able to access those areas which are not yet un-folded by running of trams. The running of bus service was done with a vision of reaching wider areas around the city and to keep the heritage of The Calcutta Tramways Company intact. It was also presumed that, additional running of Bus services would also maintain the financial harmony within the CTC infrastructure. Since the introduction of the first CTC Bus services, the network has extended in broader parameter within a short span of time. With over 40 (forty) number of routes throughout Kolkata and surrounding areas, efficient service, comfortability and smooth ride have already enjoyed the confidence of the commuters. The CTC fleet of buses fulfills the condition of a safe, reliable and punctual mode of transport and run in tandem with its tram colleagues. (IPA: [] Bengali: কলকাতা) (formerly ) is the capital of the Indian state of West Bengal. ...
The initial bus services were introduced from Rajabazar with a fleet of 40 (forty) Buses. In course of time, CTC started operation of Bus services from Kidderpore depot. In the year 1993, the Tollygunge depot and Belgatchia depot were added in 1994 and 1995 respectively. Later on CTC started operation of Bus services from Ghasbagan depot at Howrah in the year 2005.
Management
trams rolling out of a CTC depot Image File history File linksMetadata Download high-resolution version (960x1280, 242 KB) Tram in Kolkata, India. ...
Image File history File linksMetadata Download high-resolution version (960x1280, 242 KB) Tram in Kolkata, India. ...
Technical details
Advantages and criticism
See also In India currently only Kolkata (Calcutta) has a tram service. ...
References - Niyogi, S. Shake, rattle & roll. The Sunday Story, Sunday Times of India, Kolkata, June 25, 2006. Available on Times of India e-paper (free registration required).
- Pathak Pratap Shankar, The Sunday Story, Sunday Times of India, Kolkata
The Common Man featured on a commemorative stamp released by the Indian Postal Service on the 150th Anniversary of the Times of India - 1988. ...
The Common Man featured on a commemorative stamp released by the Indian Postal Service on the 150th Anniversary of the Times of India - 1988. ...
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