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3 weeks, 1 day ago

A requiem for Kolkata’s trams

Arati has just lost her job; Subrata was already unemployed. They witnessed major historic events from Bengal’s proposed partition in 1905 to the Brahmo Samaj Movement, India’s independence, Partition riots, insurrections, and political changes until, in 1971, the first tram route closed down. So, when the CTC, supported by the West Bengal government, announced a fare hike for its second …

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A walk down Kolkata's memory lane: From palkis to yellow taxis

India Today

A zebra pulling a cart, eight people carrying a bride in a palanquin or palki, the approach of a two-wheeled pedalling vehicle, and the advent of horseless trams that made travel faster—these are just some of the sights Kolkata's roads have witnessed over the 200 years since the 18th century. Now, with both the trams and yellow taxis gradually fading, …

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1 month, 4 weeks ago

Amsterdam trams & buses will not run in Nieuw-West tonight amid calls for more rioting

NL Times

Amsterdam public transport firm GVB announced adjustments to scheduled service after an area police commander warned that more rioting could take place in the Nieuw-West district on Tuesday night. The company said three of its tram routes and two bus lines will run a modified route, while one tram and two bus lines will not run at all after rioters …

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2 months, 1 week ago

A Journey Through Time: The Enduring Legacy of Kolkata's Tram

The Hindu

A nostalgic journey through Kolkata's history, the tram stands as a symbol of the city's rich heritage and vibrant spirit. The article chronicles the history of trams in Kolkata, highlighting their significance as a mode of transportation that has served the city for over 150 years. It captures the essence of Kolkata's culture through the distinct design of the tram …

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5 months, 1 week ago

Travel advisors call for the Amsterdam-Noord bridge to have public transport on it

NL Times

There should be space for public transport on the cycling and walking bridge over the IJ in Amsterdam. Reizigers Advies Raad, the Travelers Advisory Council, and the Amsterdam regional transport authority said this in a letter addressed to the alderwoman of Traffic and Transport, Melanie van der Horst. However, the council said that public transport travelers who do not live …

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5 months, 3 weeks ago

Enthusiasts set to protest following possibility of closure of trams

The Hindu

Tram enthusiasts in Kolkata are preparing to petition West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and intensify their public campaign after news emerged that her government wanted to shut down the tram except for one route for the purpose of tourism. We will also try to create pressure by mobilising public opinion,” said filmmaker Mahadeb Shi, general secretary of Calcutta Tram …

Kolkata Shi Tram Ctua Bhattacharyya Protest Following

7 months, 4 weeks ago

BEST celebrates 150 years of its service in Mumbai

The Hindu

Brihanmumbai Electric Supply & Transport Undertaking transport service, which began operating horse tram services in Mumbai on May 9, 1874, completed 150 years on May 9. In honour of this milestone, BEST is hosting an exhibition at the BEST Museum, showcasing its journey from the inception of horse tram services in 1874 to the present day. The first horse trams …

Mumbai Buses Best Celebrates 150 Tram Service

8 months, 2 weeks ago

Universal Studios tram riders were seriously injured in crash, lawyer says

LA Times

A passenger on a Universal Studios tram car that crashed into a guardrail on Saturday estimates the ride reached speeds up to 20 to 25 mph after the driver apparently lost control of the tram, which is much faster than the usual slow pace of the attraction, according to the man’s attorney. Fifteen passengers aboard the tram received “minor to …

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8 months, 2 weeks ago

Universal Studios tram tossed “multiple” riders to the ground, accident investigators say

LA Times

Visitors enter the set of Jupiter’s Claim from the movie “Nope” while taking the Universal Studios tram tour on May 25, 2023. A tram vehicle at Universal Studios Hollywood threw “multiple” riders to the ground after it struck a guardrail near props from the “Jurassic Park” film franchise in an accident that is under investigation by the California Highway Patrol. …

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8 months, 2 weeks ago

Changing careers and becoming a tram driver gave Patricia stability and helped her get to know her father

ABC

Patricia Santiago assumed winning her parents' approval would take becoming a doctor, a lawyer or an accountant. A new and unexpected direction One day, seemingly out of left field, Patricia's father suggested she consider being a tram driver. "I remember looking at myself in the mirror and I just thought, 'Oh my goodness, I look like Dad.'" What driving a …

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8 months, 2 weeks ago

Buses, trams, trains and metros halted for three minutes in protest after assault

NL Times

Trains, metros, trams, city buses and regional transport throughout the Netherlands paused and stood still for three minutes at 10:30 p.m. on Saturday as part of a protest in support of public transport workers who regularly face violence. The immediate reason for the protest was the assault on a NS conductor last Saturday, who was jumped by a group of …

Protest Three Minutes Metros Halted

11 months, 2 weeks ago

Travelling to Kolkata? Enjoy street food at this tram converted into restaurant

Hindustan Times

Once regarded as Kolkata’s lifeline, trams are slowly losing their relevance to other modes of transportation. Enjoy street food at this tram converted into restaurant But there’s a place where one can relive the city’s heritage along with some lip-smacking delicacies — welcome to the Kolkata street food tram restaurant near the popular tourist destination Eco Park in New Town, …

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1 year, 2 months ago

Passengers slam Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham's new London-style transport network as they moan buses vanish as if 'abducted by aliens' with 'nightmare' delays and cancellations

Daily Mail

On user of the new transport links asked: 'Is the #BeeNetwork run by aliens?' Commuters have slammed the new Bee Network since its launch last month Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham has come under fire over a series of delays and cancellations on his new London-style transport network. Andy Burnham and his new Bee Network have come under fire since …

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1 year, 4 months ago

While expert panel decides on Kolkata tram’s future, commuters’ union to continue protests

The Hindu

While the future of the iconic Kolkata tram now largely depends on the Calcutta High Court and the expert committee recently set up by it, the Calcutta Tram Users’ Association — which is a part of the committee — plans to hold a protest in College Street on Saturday to demand more trams on the just three routes that remain …

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1 year, 4 months ago

More Tramspotting than Trainspotting: Leith has reinvented itself as a music and countercultural hub

The Independent

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The first passengers arrived in a Leith unrecognisable from even half a decade ago; the tram’s impending arrival has already …

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1 year, 7 months ago

Sharp increase in people dodging public transport fares in Amsterdam

NL Times

Amsterdam public transport company GVB noticed a significant increase in people traveling on its buses, trams, and metros without valid tickets. GVB workers caught about 50 percent more fare dodgers last year than in the pre-coronavirus years, Het Parool reports. “But it has worsened since corona, and not paying for public transportation seems to have become normal.” The GVB believes …

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1 year, 9 months ago

Amsterdam wants to keep public transport up to standard with extra €10 million

NL Times

The city of Amsterdam wants to maintain public transport levels in the city by providing the capital's public transport service, GVB, with a guarantee of up to 10 million euros. Public transport in the largest Dutch city is in dire straits due to rising energy prices and the loss of revenue during the coronavirus pandemic. "Amsterdam wants good public transport …

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1 year, 10 months ago

Celebrating 150 years of Kolkata’s tramways: Can they keep up with the city’s frantic pace?

The Hindu

Published : Mar 09, 2023 10:40 IST The best way of slowing down time is to stir a pot of tomato soup. Unlikely partnership “What the red double decker bus is to London, the tram is to Kolkata,” said Rajanvir Singh Kapur, Managing Director of West Bengal Transport Corporation. “While walking down the famous Chowringhee road, I could hear the …

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1 year, 10 months ago

Watch | How Kolkata celebrated 150 years of trams

The Hindu

This year marks the 150th anniversary of the Kolkata tram, which has been an integral part of the city’s identity since 1873. The Tramjatra, a global collaboration of tram enthusiasts, artists, environmentalists, and communities, has been in motion in Melbourne in Australia, and Kolkata since 1996. Roberto D’Andrea, a retired tram driver and conductor from Melbourne, distributed specially designed Tramjatra …

Kolkata Tram Trams Celebrated 150 Tram Enthusiasts

1 year, 10 months ago

Not derailed by time, Kolkata trams strut their stuff

The Hindu

The people of Kolkata on Sunday witnessed a unique parade of trams when eight tram cars criss-crossed across the north and south of the city. From the 100-year-old ‘Tram Scrubber’ used to clean tram tracks to trams named ‘Chaitali’, ‘Balaka’‘Bioscope’, ‘Partition Museum’ and ‘Art Gallery’ to an air-conditioned tram car — they were all part of the parade that chugged …

Kolkata City Routes Old Depot Ctua Esplanade

2 years ago

Tunisia’s Trams, Buses Halted as Workers Hold Strikes amid Economic Woes

News 18

Tram and bus workers in the Tunisian capital staged a strike over delays in salaries and the lack of an end-of-year bonus Monday, creating traffic jams across Tunis. Staff from state-owned public transport firm Transtu walked out and hundreds demonstrated outside the prime minister’s office, responding to a call by the transport section of the powerful UGTT trade union federation. …

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2 years, 7 months ago

No buses, trams in The Hague as public transit workers strike

NL Times

Many thousands of commuters, school pupils, and other people will have to find different ways to get to their destination in The Hague and the surrounding area on Thursday. The employees of public transit company HTM are on strike all day. The Hague public transit company employs over 2,000 people and transports approximately 425,000 travelers every day on 13 tram …

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2 years, 10 months ago

Storm damage blocks some roads and public transportation, ferries restart

NL Times

Damage from Storm Eunice is still blocking a few roads and public transportation lines across the country, but ferry services have resumed. Public transportation lines in Amsterdam, Rotterdam and The Hague are experiencing difficulties. Delays and detours for public transportation In Amsterdam, operator GVB is experiencing issues with trams 7, 13 and 17, as well as Metro lines 50 and …

Public Transportation Ferry Service

2 years, 10 months ago

Motorists advised to stay off the road as storm Eunice hits

NL Times

Public works department Rijkswaterstaat urged motorists not to drive on Friday afternoon in the provinces covered by a code red alert due to storm Eunice. No trams will run between Nieuwegein, IJsselstein, and Utrecht from 2:00 p.m. Transporter U-OV warns travelers to take account of fewer trams from 1:00 p.m. NS said on Thursday evening already that it was halting …

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A requiem for Kolkata’s trams

A walk down Kolkata's memory lane: From palkis to yellow taxis

Amsterdam trams & buses will not run in Nieuw-West tonight amid calls for more rioting

A Journey Through Time: The Enduring Legacy of Kolkata's Tram

Travel advisors call for the Amsterdam-Noord bridge to have public transport on it

Enthusiasts set to protest following possibility of closure of trams

BEST celebrates 150 years of its service in Mumbai

Universal Studios tram riders were seriously injured in crash, lawyer says

Universal Studios tram tossed “multiple” riders to the ground, accident investigators say

Changing careers and becoming a tram driver gave Patricia stability and helped her get to know her father

Buses, trams, trains and metros halted for three minutes in protest after assault

Travelling to Kolkata? Enjoy street food at this tram converted into restaurant

Passengers slam Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham's new London-style transport network as they moan buses vanish as if 'abducted by aliens' with 'nightmare' delays and cancellations

While expert panel decides on Kolkata tram’s future, commuters’ union to continue protests

More Tramspotting than Trainspotting: Leith has reinvented itself as a music and countercultural hub

Sharp increase in people dodging public transport fares in Amsterdam

Amsterdam wants to keep public transport up to standard with extra €10 million

Celebrating 150 years of Kolkata’s tramways: Can they keep up with the city’s frantic pace?

Watch | How Kolkata celebrated 150 years of trams

Not derailed by time, Kolkata trams strut their stuff

Tunisia’s Trams, Buses Halted as Workers Hold Strikes amid Economic Woes

No buses, trams in The Hague as public transit workers strike

Storm damage blocks some roads and public transportation, ferries restart

Motorists advised to stay off the road as storm Eunice hits