How to implement a Tram system in India – the Istanbul way

I am a big fan of trams, and in my recent trip to Turkey, I got an opportunity to experience Istanbul’s very own tramway system that was brought back in operation in 1992, after having retired it in 1966. Besides trams, Istanbul has a full metro system, a ferry service linking its Asian and European sides, and a large bus fleet serving its residents’ needs. There are currently five tram lines, T1…