First introduced in Delhi on March 6, 1908, at the behest of Viceroy Lord Hardingm, the heritage joyride faded into oblivion in 1960 outdone by growing modern means of transport and the vehicular traffic.
As a part of the redevelopment plan, trams will be introduced on a 2.5-km-long stretch to connect Subash Marg with Fatehpuri Masjid.
"Apart from trams, the proposal involves introducing lanes for non-motorised vehicles and 50 percent of the area will be reserved for pedestrain pathways. Vehicular traffic will be restricted in the area", said a senior Delhi Government official, adding the proposal was approved last week.
According to sources, techincal partners like Delhi Metro Rail Corporation Ltd (DMRC) would be roped in for implementation of the trams project.
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Tenders will be issued to invite investment proposals in this regard.
The meeting was attended by officials from the Public Works Department, civic bodies and representatives from traders and non-motorised vehicle users of the area.
However, trams were discontinued mainly because of space crunch and growing number of vehicles.