mathewthomas, 9 months ago

Do you wish we could see #trams in #Chennai again soon?!

When tram lines were ubiquitous in old Madras Trams were the cheapest mode of transport till mid 20th century In February 1895, the first tram ran between “Power Station, Egmore and Pachaiyappa’s College with two slight halts on the road in 12 minutes”.
On April 11, 1953, the Madras Tramway Company closed officially; leaving 1,650 workers jobless.
https://thehindu.com/news/cities/chennai/when-tram-lines-were-ubiquitous-in-old-madras/article67204418.ece#:~:text=In%20February%201895%2C%20the%20first,a%20fraction%20of%20a%20mile%E2%80%9D.