What is the full form of tram

What is the full form of tram

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The full form of tram is Transport Railway And Metro. However, tram can also refer to a Transit Rail And Metro system, depending on the context. 

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Transport Railway And Metro is a general term for a type of public transit system often involving electric vehicles that run on tracks in the street. 

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Transit Rail And Metro system refers to the overall system of trams, including the tracks, vehicles, and infrastructure. 

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Interestingly, these trams have a long history, with horse-drawn trams being introduced in India in the late 19th century. 

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Tram systems were once common in Indian cities but were discontinued later in many places between 1933 and 1964, except for Kolkata. 

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Trams are still widely used in many cities around the world, with Europe having a significant number of tram networks. 

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Trams are considered a sustainable transportation option, reducing traffic congestion and pollution as well.

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In some countries, trams are being operated as "tram-trains," which means they run on both urban tramways and main-line railway lines. 

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In some other countries, trams are referred to as "light rail" or "light rail vehicles," especially when the system is more modern and designed to travel faster on its own right-of-way. 

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