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Failed in 1870 and taken over by Carniatic Rly (qv) merged finally SIR(qv)
Failed in 1870 and taken over by Carniatic Rly (qv) merged finally SIR(qv)


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The '''Indian Tramway Company''' (ITC) was formed in 1862 to build short lines around Madras, with a 20-year subsidy from the Government of India but no guarantee.
== Characteristics ==
The ITC suffered losses and in 1870 went into liquidation. The lines were taken over by the [[Carnatic Railway]] Company, a new company formed for the purpose.
== Records ==
Unfortunately, there are no ITC staff records held in the [[India Office Records]] at the [[British Library]].
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[[Category:Private Railways]]
[[Category:Tramways]]
[[Category:Tramways]]
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Revision as of 06:53, 4 September 2015

Indian Tramway Company, formerly Arakkonam-Conjeevaram Tramway;

Failed in 1870 and taken over by Carniatic Rly (qv) merged finally SIR(qv)

Indian Tramway Co.
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Line of route
Short lines around Madras
Gauge / mileage
Broad gauge
Timeline
1862 Formed without guarantee
1870 In liquidation and taken over by the
Carnatic Railway
Key locations
Presidency Madras
Stations
System agency
How to interpret this infobox

The Indian Tramway Company (ITC) was formed in 1862 to build short lines around Madras, with a 20-year subsidy from the Government of India but no guarantee.


Characteristics

The ITC suffered losses and in 1870 went into liquidation. The lines were taken over by the Carnatic Railway Company, a new company formed for the purpose.


Records

Unfortunately, there are no ITC staff records held in the India Office Records at the British Library.