Prime Minister Narendra Modi will unveil the nation's first underwater metro segment in Kolkata on March 6, marking a historic occasion. The metro tunnel, which runs 16.6 kilometres beneath the Hooghly River, is a magnificent engineering achievement.
The six stations of the underwater metro, three of which are underground, will link Salt Lake and Howrah, the twin cities of Kolkata. The prime minister will preside over the ceremonial opening event, which is anticipated to be spectacular. The public will be able to experience the underwater metro on the same day that a number of dignitaries and authorities arrive.
What unique features does this project have? What information is required for the inaugural event? The following are the key things to remember:
Here are some details on the underwater metro station in Kolkata:
The Howrah Maidan-Esplanade segment of the Kolkata Metro is unique since it features submerged train movement. The deepest metro station in India is located at Howrah.
The Hooghly River is beneath the part of Howrah Maidan-Esplanade. The east and west banks of this river are home to Salt Lake City and Howrah.
The first train in India to pass through the tunnel beneath the Hooghly River occurred in April 2023 as part of experiments conducted by Kolkata Metro.
This portion links the Esplanade to Howrah Maidan and is 4.8 km long. It is a portion of the East-West Metro corridor that connects Salt Lake Sector V's IT cluster to Howrah Maidan.
In approximately 45 seconds, the Metro is predicted to travel 520 metres beneath the Hooghly River.
The portion of the east-west route that runs between Sealdah and Esplanade is currently being built. The portion from Salt Lake Sector V to Sealdah, however, is currently in service. The Automatic Train Operation (ATO) system is utilised by the metro. This indicates that when the driver pushes a button, the train automatically advances to the next station.
10.8 kilometres of the 16.6 kilometres that make up the East-West Metro are underground, including the tunnel that runs beneath the Hooghly River. Everything else is above earth.
In June or July, Kolkata Metro hopes to begin commercial operations throughout the whole East-West route between Salt Lake Sector V and Howrah Maidan.
March 6, 2024 is the day of the much awaited inauguration ceremony, which is sure to be a spectacular event. The world waits with eager expectation for the doors to open on this ground-breaking underwater metro service as India dives into the future of transportation.
