Transport in Kolkata

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Transport in Kolkata
Vidyasagar Setu, Connecting Kolkata & Howrah An air-conditioned WBTC city bus The iconic Yellow Taxi of Kolkata A Tram standing in traffic A Ferry Vessel in Hooghly River during Sunset A Kolkata Metro rake under Hooghly River on Green Line A Local Train of Kolkata Suburban Railway The Sealdah railway station, biggest transportation hub in the city
Overview
Owner	Indian Railways (Metro and suburban railways) West Bengal Transport Corporation (Bus And ferry services) Calcutta Tramways Company (Trams)
Area served	Kolkata Metropolitan Region,  India
Locale	Kolkata, West Bengal, India
Transit type	Rapid transit Commuter rail Tram Bus Taxicab Ferry
Operation
Operator(s)	Rapid transit- Metro Railway, Kolkata & Kolkata Metro Rail Corporation Kolkata Suburban Railway- Eastern Railway & South Eastern Railway City bus- West Bengal Transport Corporation Ferry Services- West Bengal Transport Corporation Tram services- Calcutta Tramways Company
System map

Kolkata the Capital of the Indian state of West Bengal has a good transportation system. Kolkata's transport system is diverse, with a mix of modern and traditional modes of transport catering to the city's large population.^[1]

The primary modes include:

• Buses:- Both government and privately operated buses are there

• Kolkata Suburban Railway:- The suburban train network connects Kolkata with surrounding areas like Howrah, Sealdah, and other suburbs, handling large volumes of daily commuters.

• Kolkata Metro:- The Kolkata Metro, India's first underground metro system, plays a vital role in reducing traffic congestion.
• Trams:- Kolkata is the only Indian city with a functioning tram network, operated by Calcutta Tramways Company. Though slow, trams are iconic and still run in certain parts of the city.
• Taxis and Auto-rickshaws:- Yellow taxis are icon of Kolkata ,along with app-based taxi services like Uber and Ola. Auto-rickshaws also operate on shared and individual routes.
• Ferries:- The Hooghly Riveris used for ferry services, offering an alternative mode of transport between Kolkata and its twin city, Howrah.

Kolkata’s transport infrastructure is continually evolving, with the metro expansions aimed at addressing the growing demand for public transport.