Kolkata Tram - 218 --- One and only one of its kind !!! This is the only Tramcar in the entire CTC fleet which is built by BEBBCO Ltd of Jamshedpur in the year 2010. Some called this one as Tata built Tram as well (which actually is not correct). It indeed lured the passengers when first introduced into the normal service in Route # 36 between Esplanade & Khiddepore with a minimum fare of ₹ 10/- per head. Interior are well lit with modernised lighting system, improvised high speed fans, seats were well cushioned and the large fibre-glass windows provided the Tram passengers an unqiue international feel unlike the normal cars. It was commissioned to Khiddepore depot and was in extensive service untill 2018. The tram was later renamed as Dhana Dhanye in 2013 and was popularly used for circular chartered tours during the Durga Puja & New year. In 2018 it was aquired on lease by a city based restaurant retail and was converted to Restaurant on Wheel and was renamed as the Victoria.
In the photo, CTC # 218 tram was waiting for passengers at Esplanade junction before starting its journey back Khidderpore through the 'First Electric Tram Route of Asia' - Route # 36. Photographed by Roy on 15th November 2010.