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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 14, 2024, 16:50 ISTDays After Inauguration, Agra Fort Metro Station Renamed Dr Ambedkar Chowk. (Photo: Metro Rail News)UPMRC has been directed to change all signs and inscriptions to reflect the new name and the cost of renaming the metro station is projected to be Rs 1 lakh.Days after Prime Minister Narendra Modi virtually inaugurated the Agra Fort metro station, it has been officially renamed to honour former Union law minister Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar.The station, inaugurated on March 6, was previously…

Published By: Samreen PallLast Updated: March 15, 2024, 11:07 ISTKochi Water Metro: CM Inaugurates 4 New Terminals, Enhancing Island-Mainland Connectivity. (Photo: Geopatial World)Kerala CM inaugurates 4 new terminals for Kochi Water Metro, benefiting 1 lakh people. Project aims to enhance island-mainland connectivity in Kochi.Kerala Chief Minister Pinarai Vijayan inaugurated four new terminals of the Kochi Water Metro service on Thursday.The terminals are Mulavukad North, South Chittoor, Eloor and Cheranellur.Speaking…

Commercial services of the country’s first underwater metro train commenced in Kolkata on Friday with hundreds of passengers erupting into jubilation on their first ride.A train began its journey from the Howrah Maidan station on the East-West metro corridor of Kolkata at 7 am with loud cheers and claps from commuters, while another started cruising from Esplanade station at the same time.Hundreds of commuters thronged the stations in the early morning to be part of the “first-day first underwater metro” bandwagon. At the…

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: March 12, 2024, 12:02 ISTIndia's First 8-Lane Elevated Dwarka Expressway. (Photo: X)PM Modi inaugurates Delhi's 8-lane Dwarka Expressway, cutting travel time by 20 mins. Eco-friendly, feature-rich, a game-changer in traffic management.Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated India’s first 8-lane elevated urban Dwarka Expressway on Monday, marking a significant milestone in the nation’s efforts to alleviate Delhi’s traffic congestion.In this article, we will talk about the key features of the…

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…

Published By: Samreen PallLast Updated: March 05, 2024, 13:49 ISTDehradun To Ayodhya, Varanasi & Amritsar Flights To Start On March 6. (Getty)Dehradun to Ayodhya, Varanasi, and Amritsar flights approved by Centre, starting Wednesday. Uttarakhand CM expresses gratitude.The Centre on Monday approved flight operations from Dehradun to Ayodhya and Varanasi in Uttar Pradesh and Amritsar in Punjab.The three flight services will begin on Wednesday, according to an official release. Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Sinfgh…

Published By: Samreen PallLast Updated: March 05, 2024, 11:05 ISTNagpur-Mumbai Samruddhi Expressway: Phase Three Cuts Shirdi Travel Time By An Hour. (Photo: Wikipedia)Third phase of Nagpur-Mumbai Samruddhi Expressway inaugurated in Maharashtra's Nashik district, cutting travel time to Shirdi by an hour.The third phase of the Nagpur-Mumbai Samruddhi Expressway was inaugurated and thrown open for traffic in Maharashtra’s Nashik district on Monday.As per an official release, the 24.8 km stretch from Bharveer to Igatpuri…