加尔各答历史悠久的有轨电车始建于1873年，随着城市交通现代化，面临关闭，引发法律和公众的反对。 Kolkata’s historic trams, dating to 1873, face closure as the city modernizes transport, sparking legal and public pushback.

Kolkata的历史电车系统自1873年以来一直在运行,随着该市将现代运输项目列为优先事项,该系统已接近关闭。 Kolkata’s historic tram system, operating since 1873, is nearing closure as the city prioritizes modern transport projects. 它曾经横跨340多辆电车,现在仅仅在两条道路上运行,约有10辆车。 Once spanning over 340 trams, it now runs on just two routes with about 10 vehicles. Calcutta Tram用户协会以出售仓库和废车的计划起诉政府, The Calcutta Tram Users Association has sued the government over plans to sell depots and scrap trams, arguing for their cultural significance. 尽管这些电车被公诸于众,特别是在长途骑车者和青年中,但在目前基础设施投资的情况下,在法院作出裁决之前,这些电车仍然在使用中。 Despite public attachment, especially among longtime riders and youth, the trams remain in service pending a court decision amid ongoing infrastructure investments.