Authorities should go for modernisation to make it more useful. If you have time, have a joy ride around Esplanade/Maidan area for an enjoyable journey. Some A/c trams have been on the run for quite some time but the frequency is very less.

Kolkata is incomplete without its century old rickety trams. Trams are living fossils of the Raj era and nostalgia relived. This is only the first five minutes of the ride, after that you realise, nostalgia is fine but it comes with a cost. Cost is not money, rather waste of time and road space. Fossils are better to be displayed... More

This trams is rarely available in India. But Kolkata is difference , it is nice and pride for kolkata that they not leave old days vehicle till date. To avail make smooth journey and feels different. It must be slower than other road vehicle but nice rising. It also make road jam , but you want something give something.Now about... More

Ancient. And real slow, makes awful lot of noise. Cheap means of transport. But limited destinations. Pollution free. Wl do better if they get convert he dual car system to a single car tram. A must travel for a pre historic experiance.

old world feeling, sturdy, comfortable. I feel nostalgic every time I board a tram, as I relate it to me school days. In those days there was no Metro or the infamous tuk tusk. The tram was the most comfortable mode of travelling and still is. But you should not complain about the time it takes.

They are still existing just for the heritage aspect I guess... as cars and rickshaws continuously come in their way on the road, making the entire tram stop... however, cheapest mode of a peaceful ride.... and worth the experience... not for the posh hearted... must do for the real people...

People nowadays discard the tram for its slower pace but this is an unique vehicle running in Kolkata only and not found elsewhere in Asia...

Prior to extension of Kolkata Tram services from Behala Tram Depot to Joka Tram Depot the entire stretch of Diamond Harbour Road was in very gloomy look..inhabitants of the area was very happy with extension of Tram services...area developed at very faster rate because of Tram services.. Tram is the only mode of transport carries commuter safely and comfortably to... More

Though, it is so slow, yet, it carries its own charm. I will definitely not prefer in the heat and humidity of daytime. I took the tram early in the morning, and therefore, I found the ride very exciting.