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The '''Karachi Tramway''' first opened for traffic in 1885 as a steam tramway between the port of [[Kimari]] and running through the [[Karachi]] city streets. The [[Rail_gauge|Rail Gauge]] was a unique 4 feet (1222 cm) (''see Gauge Note''). The steam tramway was replaced with a horse tramway a year later. In 1902 the East India Tramway Company Limited was formed and between 1909 and 1912 the horse trams were replaced with distinctive-looking petrol cars. There were 64 of these in service in 1955 when the company celebrated its 70th Anniversary. The petrol trams continued in service until April 30, 1975<ref>[http://www.tramz.com/tva/tvx.html "History of TRAMS Section- Pakistan" by John Rossman]; Retrieved 23 Aug 2016</ref>.
==History==
Very soon the horse driven tramways became bigger than ever and by 1905 some of carriages were converted to light railways and the tramway started moving not only passengers but also freight across the city by using petrol engines. By 1909 the Horse-drawn service was being replaced by Petrol driven trams. Petrol trams had a capacity of 46 passengers each and could run up to speeds of 18 mph. Tracks were re laid for petrol driven trams. By 1912 Horse traction was completely suspended and by the end of 1913 the number of Petrol run trams in Karachi was 37 <ref name=muhal/>.
'''Gauge Note'''
The 4ft 0in (1222cm) Gauge specified is most unusual and we have classfied this as a [[Rail_gauge#Unique rail Gauges|Unique Rail Gauge]].
Some other known examples of this gauge are:-
*[[Nalhati-Azimganj Railway]], the original name for the [[Indian Branch Railway]], from 1863 onwards.
*[[Sone Canal Construction Railway/Tramway]], during construction 1868-74
*[[Akra Brick Factory Tramway/Railway|Akra Brick Factory Tramway]], from mid 1860's onward
== References ==
