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The Madras Electric Tramways began service, the first electric tram system in India.
Horse-drawn trams had run in Madras from 1874. On 7 May 1895 the Madras Electric Tramways began operations, connecting the docks with inland areas and carrying both goods and passengers. It was the first electric tram system in India. Trams remained part of the city's transport until the service was closed in 1953.
Congress session in Madras presided by Alfred Webb
In December 1894 Madras hosted the tenth Indian National Congress session, presided over by Alfred Webb, an Irish nationalist MP.
Brahmavadin journal launched in Madras
Brahmavadin, a journal of Vedanta, was launched by Alasinga Perumal and fellow Madras followers of Swami Vivekananda.
Prabuddha Bharata journal founded in Madras
Started in Madras in July 1896 on Swami Vivekananda's encouragement, Prabuddha Bharata was an English-language journal of the Ramakrishna movement.
Pallavan Transport Corporation formed for Madras buses
The Pallavan Transport Corporation took over city bus services in the Madras metropolitan area with 1,029 buses.
Chennai MRTS opens, India's first elevated railway
India's first elevated urban railway came into service when the opening section of Chennai's Mass Rapid Transit System, linking Beach and Chepauk, began running.
Chennai Outer Ring Road phase I opens
The first phase of the Chennai Outer Ring Road, built to divert traffic around the city, was opened to the public.
