Old trams get new lease of life at Tram World Kolkata

Kolkata on Tuesday got its 'Tram World', where people will get an opportunity to step into and experience the old world charm of trams. (Express photo by Partha Paul)

The Tram World Kolkata has come up at Gariahat depot in South Kolkata, and has been conceptualised by West Bengal Transport Corporation (WBTC). (Express photo by Partha Paul)

It will be open for public from Dec 23 from 10 am to 6 pm and a ticket to the Tram World will cost Rs 30. (Express photo by Partha Paul)

Tram World Kolkata was inaugurated on the 140th anniversary of the Calcutta Tramways Company, which was formed and registered in London on 22 December 1880. (Express photo by Partha Paul)

The country's only operational tram services are in Kolkata. (Express photo by Partha Paul)

Tram World Kolkata was set up in just 41 days. (Express photo by Partha Paul)

Tram World Kolkata has converted old tram bogeys, some of them built in 1938, and turned into zones of art, music, photos, museum and food, a WBTC official said. (Express photo by Partha Paul)