Kolkata Metro

A Metro spokesperson said that while the present refundable security deposit of smart card has been reduced to Rs 50 from Rs 80, the minimum issue price of the smart card has been reduced to Rs 100 from Rs 150.

Kolkata Metro’s new lines to ease daily commute | In Pics

On 22 August, PM Modi will inaugurate three new stretches of the Metro network — the 2.45 km Esplanade to Sealdah section of the Green Line, the 6.77 km Noapara to Jai Hind Airport section of the Yellow Line and the 4.4 km Hemanta Mukhopadhyay to Beleghata section of the Orange Line.

Mamata Banerjee may skip inauguration of Kolkata metro projects by PM Modi on August 22

The decision to skip the inauguration of the metro projects was taken in the backdrop of alleged harassment of migrants from West Bengal in the BJP-ruled states, says official.

Metro services from Kolkata Airport to start next week: Check stations, project cost of 6.77 km Yellow Line stretch

The 6.77 km stretch of Kolkata Metro has four stations — Noapara, Dum Dum Cantonment, Jessore Road and Jai Hind Bimanbandar.

India's First Underwater Metro Tunnel In Kolkata | Howrah to Esplanade East-West Metro Phase 2

Prime Minister Modi inaugurated India's first underwater metro tunnel on March 6, as part of phase 2 of the East-West metro in Kolkata. The tunnel is constructed 13 metres below the riverbed and was completed in just 66 days, making it an engineering marvel. However, the construction of the tunnel faced numerous challenges. To learn about these challenges and the features of the tunnel that runs from Howrah Maidan to Esplanade, watch the video.

PM Modi inaugurates India's first underwater metro line in Kolkata

Connecting Howrah and Salt Lake, the twin cities of West Bengal's state capital, the metro route features three underground stations. Notably, it is anticipated to traverse a 520-meter stretch under the Hooghly river in a mere 45 seconds.

India’s first underwater metro service to be inaugurated on March 6: Key points

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate India's first underwater metro tunnel during his visit to West Bengal's Kolkata on March 6. The tunnel is known as an "engineering marvel" and will help ease congestion in Kolkata.

PM Modi to inaugurate Howrah Maidan-Esplanade, two other sections of Kolkata Metro next week

The Howrah Maidan-Esplanade section (East West Metro corridor) has the first transportation tunnel under any mighty river in India, said the release.

PM Modi to inaugurate first under-river tunnel of Kolkata Metro on March 6: Ashwini Vaishnaw

Vaishnaw said though the work on the Kolkata Metro started in the 1970s, the progress made in the last 10 years of the Modi government was much more than the 40 years before that.

Kolkata Metro Runs Below River Hooghly | Trial Run Of India’s First Underwater Metro Line

India's first underwater metro tunnel is ready in Kolkata under the Hooghly river and is expected to be fully functional by the end of 2023. The first trial run of the metro took place on April 12, covering 4.8km from Howrah Maidan to Esplanade stations with only officials and engineers on board. Kolkata Metro Rail Corporation is building the corridor to establish better connectivity between Howrah and Kolkata. Watch to find out more details.

Kolkata Metro will commission a length of 25.35 km in 2023-24 financial year: GM Arun Arora

The much-delayed completion of East West metro connectivity between Howrah Maidan and Sector V is likely by December this year, provided there is no further hiccup in a crucial 800-metre stretch at Bowbazar, which has suffered three accidents in as many years, he said.

PM Modi to inaugurate Joka-Taratala corridor of Kolkata Metro on Saturday

The prime minister will first flag off West Bengal's first Vande Bharat Express from Howrah to New Jalpaiguri, connecting the state's two most important cities – Kolkata in the south and Siliguri in the north.

Union Minister Smriti Irani inaugurates Sealdah station of Kolkata metro

Union Minister Smriti Irani said the 2.33-km extension up to Sealdah will help around 35,000 passengers in their daily commute.

Kolkata Metro bids adieu to non-AC rakes

The Kolkata Metro, which started operations on this day in 1984, organised an exhibition 'Down the Memory Lane' at Mahanayak Uttam Kumar station to mark the departure of the non-AC rakes.

Kolkata Metro to increase number of daily services from December 7

Ministry of Railways also stated that the services will be available every 7 minutes during morning and evening peak hours.

Kolkata Metro to resume services on Sundays from October 4

The East West Metro has been suffering from poor passenger patronisation, with only a little over a 100 riding it on weekdays.

Kolkata Metro to resume operations on September 14, no services on Sundays

The first train will leave at 8 am and the last train of the day will depart the terminal stations at both ends at 7.40 pm. The services will be available between Monday and Saturday, Joshi said.

Kolkata Metro | Colour-coded e-pass system to ensure maximum 400 passengers board a metro train

Sanjay Chatterjee, network and security solutions head of Ideation Technology, which was asked by the Metro authorities to develop the system, said that a bot-based (web robot) technology will be used to generate e-passes that will be colour-coded to ensure that only authorised passengers enter the stations at a given time in order to maintain the maximum passenger count.

Kolkata Metro plans services for NEET candidates on September 13

As per the plan, candidates along with guardians will be allowed to board the trains on showing their admit cards, Metro Railway general manager Manoj Joshi told PTI.

Bengal govt writes to Railway Board, says metro, local train services can be resumed

In a letter to the Railway Board chairman, state Home Secretary Alapan Bandyopadhyay said, "This is to bring to your notice that state government is of the view that metro and local train services can be resumed in Bengal in a limited manner maintaining the norms of physical distancing and health hygiene protocols."

Coronavirus lockdown: Mamata Banerjee eases night curfew; mulls resuming Kolkata metro from July 1

Earlier this week, Banerjee had announced the extension of the ongoing lockdown till July 31.

East-West Metro work: Fresh cracks spotted in buildings, claim locals

Residents claimed their houses developed cracks, after work recommenced in the area last month. Some also complained that the cracks have been widening with each passing day.

This is how India's first underwater Metro could look like

The underwater train is being constructed under the upcoming East-West Metro in Kolkata or Metro Line 2.

SAIL despatches first consignment of wheels for Kolkata Metro

SAIL DSP is poised to meet the entire demand of Kolkata Metro, the statement said. In the first consignment, 46 wheels have been despatched and in the first lot, it added.

Kolkata Metro has February 2018 date with advanced Chinese trains

Imported at a cost of Rs 7.1 crore per coach from the China Railway Rolling Stock Corp. Ltd (CRRC), the city would get 14 trains with a total of 112 coaches, he told PTI.