While preserving the remains of over five-decade-old tram tracks found underneath Dr DN Road at Hutatma Chowk in South Mumbai, the Brihanmumbai Electric Supply and Transport (BEST) will be affixing several immemorial and classic photographs of trams at their museum. The 100-metre tracks, which were discovered on Saturday near Flora Fountain, were removed and have been moved to be preserved at the BEST museum at Wadala for public display. "This is been done to showcase the past glory of transport network in Mumbai," BEST Public Relation Officer, Hanumant Gophane said.
While preserving the remains of over five-decade-old tram tracks found underneath Dr DN Road at Hutatma Chowk in South Mumbai, the Brihanmumbai Electric Supply and Transport (BEST) will be affixing several immemorial and classic photographs of trams at their museum. The 100-metre tracks, which were discovered on Saturday near Flora Fountain, were removed and have been moved to be preserved at the BEST museum at Wadala for public display. "This is been done to showcase the past glory of transport network in Mumbai," BEST Public Relation Officer, Hanumant Gophane said.
Text: Kunal Chonkar, iamin.in. Images: BEST Archives
1. Decade old tram tracks found in South Mumbai
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Five-decade-old tram tracks found underneath Dr DN Road at Hutatma Chowk in South Mumbai,
2. Tram services were introduced in Bombay in 1874
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To commemorate the section of tram, the public undertaking has started compiling snaps of the bygone era when the tram service was introduced to the island city in 1874.
3. Trams were initially pulled by horses
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While horses initially pulled the trams, electricity operated engines replaced the horses in 1907 till 1964 when it was discontinued.
4. BEST is adding these photos to its archives
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"We have several photos of the tram, tram lines, passengers from Colaba to Pydhonie via Crawford Market. Plans are on to put up these photos as well along with the newly found remains at the museum," a senior BEST official, told iamin. The transport unit is also coordinating with the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) to get some more photos from their archives as well.He added that the department is also contemplating making a short film showcasing tram operations and network in Mumbai, which was captured in black and white frames.
