East West Metro

Last Updated: March 14, 2024, 10:00 ISTKolkata East-West Metro: New Timetable Finalized For Howrah Maidan-Esplanade Route. (Representational Image)(Photo: Zee News)The East-West Metro currently runs between Sealdah and Sector V, with ongoing work on the 2.5km stretch between Esplanade and Sealdah.The East-West Metro has finalized its schedule for the Howrah Maidan-Esplanade link, making it easier for commuters to travel across Kolkata.According to the latest update, the first train will depart from both Howrah Maidan and…

Last Updated: March 18, 2024, 10:10 ISTKolkata: India's First Underwater Metro Welcomes Over 1 Lakh Passengers In Two Days. (Representational Image)(Photo: Zee News)The Howrah Maidan-Esplanade section forms a crucial part of the East-West metro corridor, being the second operational stretch between Howrah Maidan and the IT hub Salt Lake Sector V. In just two days since its launch, the new Metro route from Howrah Maidan to Esplanade has seen an impressive 1,35,000 footfalls.The first day alone saw over 70,000 commuters…

Last Updated: February 06, 2024, 14:37 ISTKolkata Metro: Railway Officials Inspect Howrah Maidan-Esplanade Stretch. (Photo: Wikipedia)The CCRS conducted a thorough inspection of the tunnel section beneath the river, including the tracks, ventilation, and lighting systems.The railway officials inspected a segment of the East-West Metro, which connects Kolkata and Howrah via a tunnel beneath the Hooghly River on February 5.According to an official statement, this particular section, which is eagerly awaiting the start of…

Last Updated: November 29, 2023, 11:15 ISTKolkata: Railway Board Chairman Inspects East West Metro Work For Safety Inspection Amidst Delay. (Photo: Wikipedia)Railway Board Chairman Jaya Varma Sinha inspects East West Metro's Howrah-Esplanade stretch, emphasizing passenger safety before commissioning.Railway Board Chairman and CEO Jaya Varma Sinha on Tuesday inspected the Howrah Maidan to Esplanade stretch of East West Metro, travelling in a train through the country’s first of its kind tunnel under the River Hooghly, an…