Hooghly River

As the country’s first under-river metro train operations started in Kolkata, project experts recounted some unforeseen challenges faced during its construction and the role that two specially-designed German-made tunnel boring machines played to overcome them.Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the 4.8-km-long underground stretch on March 6 and commercial operations on it began on March 15. The stretch, part of the 16.6-km East-West Metro Corridor, connects Kolkata with Howrah through a tunnel that runs 13 metres…

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…

Published By: Samreen PallLast Updated: March 07, 2024, 15:10 ISTKolkata-Howrah Metro: Telecom Giants Ensure Seamless Connectivity Underwater. (Representational Image)(Photo: Zee News)Telecom operators ensure uninterrupted services for Kolkata-Howrah Metro, including under-river stretch. Vodafone Idea completes network; Airtel follows suit.Telecom operators have said they are ready with the infrastructure to provide uninterrupted voice and data services to subscribers while crossing the river Hooghly, as part of the…

Last Updated: March 06, 2024, 17:09 ISTKolkata: Here's How India's First Underwater Metro Will Transform City Commutes? (Representational Image)(Photo: Zee News)PM Modi inaugurates India's first underwater metro in Kolkata, a groundbreaking feat in transportation history, promising relief from traffic congestion.Prime Minister Narendra Modi has officially inaugurated India’s first underwater metro line in Kolkata today, marking a major leap forward in the country’s infrastructure.Kolkata’s New Underwater Metro: All You…

Last Updated: February 27, 2024, 15:13 ISTKolkata: Airtel To Offer Uninterrupted Service To Commuters In India’s First Underwater Metro. (Representational Image)(Photo: Zee News)The first underwater metro in India, connecting Howrah and Kolkata via a tunnel beneath the Hooghly River, is scheduled to begin operations in June 2024.Bharti Airtel, one of India’s leading telecommunications service providers, announced a pioneering initiative to provide metro commuters with uninterrupted connectivity by deploying high-capacity…

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…

Published By: Paras YadavLast Updated: June 23, 2023, 18:04 ISTKolkata Metro (Photo: Wikipedia)The stretch is expected to be opened soon, after completing all necessary safety tests and inspected by the Commissioner of Railway SafetyRailway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Wednesday said the Howrah Maidan to Esplanade stretch of East-West Metro, which runs under the Hooghly river, is expected to be opened for public soon after taking all precautions.Later, a railway spokesperson said the stretch is expected to be opened for…