India’s First Underwater Metro Tunnel - Kolkata East-West Metro
Discover India’s first underwater metro tunnel beneath the Hooghly River in Kolkata, a marvel of modern transport infrastructure.
Did You Know India Has Its First Underwater Metro Tunnel in Kolkata?
Imagine gliding beneath a mighty river in complete comfort, not on a boat, but inside a metro train. Sounds like science fiction? It’s already real in Kolkata, where India’s first underwater metro tunnel is transforming urban travel.
India achieved a milestone in 2024 when Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the country’s first underwater metro section of the East-West Metro Corridor in Kolkata. This groundbreaking stretch runs between Howrah Maidan and Esplanade, passing beneath the Hooghly River.
Key highlights:
– The tunnel length under the river is about 520 metres.
– The project has India’s deepest metro station at Howrah Maidan (≈30-33 m below ground).
– Inaugurated in March 2024, services began soon after, making history in India’s public transport sector.
This marvel of engineering demonstrates how India’s metro systems are evolving beyond traditional underground lines, creating faster, more efficient, and iconic journeys for millions of commuters.
SpotGenie brings you such facts to showcase India’s ever-advancing transport infrastructure.
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