Calcutta Tramways Company
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| Founded | 1880 |
| Headquarters | Kolkata, West Bengal, India |
| Services | Tramways, City bus |
| Owner | Government of West Bengal |
| Website | www |
The Calcutta Tramways Company (1978) Limited (CTC) is a West Bengal, India, government-run company which runs trams in Kolkata (formerly known as Calcutta) and buses in and around Kolkata. The Kolkata tram is the oldest operating electric tram in Asia, running since 1902, and currently the only tramway in India.
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The Calcutta Tramways Company (1978) Ltd has run the Kolkata tram, currently the oldest electric tramway in Asia as well as India's only tram system, since 1880.
The Calcutta Tramways Company (1978) Ltd started its bus service in November 1992. Since the introduction of the first CTC buses, the network has expanded rapidly. With over 40 routes throughout Kolkata and surrounding areas, its serves the area well and complements its tram service.
The initial bus service was introduced from Rajabazar with a fleet of 40 buses, augmented in 1993 with service from Kidderpore depot. The Tollygunge and Belgatchia depots were added in 1994 and 1995, respectively. In 2005, the CTC began bus service from Ghasbagan depot at Howrah.
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