India’s First Underwater Metro Service Opens in 520 Metres in 45 Seconds | 10 Things To Know

Kolkata: On Wednesday, Prime Minister Modi is scheduled to officially open India’s first subterranean metro tunnel. In addition, he will officially open a number of major metro and fast transit projects throughout the nation, which will be a big step in the direction of improving urban connectivity and mobility. The first transportation tunnel in India to cross a significant river is part of the Kolkata Metro expansion, which comprises the Howrah Maidan-Esplanade Metro segment. This is a significant development in the nation’s infrastructure.

Ten Things to Know About the Underwater Metro in Kolkata
The Kolkata Underwater Metro Service is a 16.6-kilometer tunnel under the Hooghly River, a great technical achievement.
With six stops, the underwater metro service would link Salt Lake and Howrah, the twin city of Kolkata.
The Howrah Maidan-Esplanade segment of the Kolkata Metro is unique as it includes submerged train movement.
In April 2023, as part of experimental testing, the Kolkata Metro created history by operating a train under the tunnel beneath the Hooghly River.
This specific piece links the Esplanade to Howrah Maidan and is 4.8 km long.
The underground portion of the East-West Metro route connects Salt Lake Sector V, the IT center, with Howrah Maidan.
It is anticipated that the 520-meter section under the Hooghly River will be traversed by the Kolkata Underwater Metro Service in 45 seconds.
10.8 kilometers of the 16.6 kilometers that make up the East-West Metro are underground, including the tunnel that runs under the Hooghly River. The remainder is elevated.
Beginning commercial operations for the whole East-West line between Salt Lake Sector V and Howrah Maidan in June or July is the goal of the Kolkata Metro.
India is advancing its urban transit system and stepping into the future of transportation with this metro service.