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Kolkata Metro runs first underwater passenger trial run

My Kolkata joined Metro officials on the historic journey under Hooghly river

Jaismita Alexander Published 20.04.23, 08:14 PM
Kolkata Metro Rail Corporation (KMRC) on Thursday conducted a trial run for the East-West Metro through the tunnel under Hooghly river with passengers on board
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Kolkata Metro Rail Corporation (KMRC) on Thursday conducted a trial run for the East-West Metro through the tunnel under Hooghly river with passengers on board

Amit Datta/My Kolkata
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The commuters comprised KMRC employees and representatives from the media. A Metro train with six coaches ferried them from Howrah Maidan to Esplanade and back
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The commuters comprised KMRC employees and representatives from the media. A Metro train with six coaches ferried them from Howrah Maidan to Esplanade and back

Amit Datta/My Kolkata
Trial runs for the underwater rail journey from Howrah Maidan to Esplanade will continue for the next seven months, after which regular services on the route will begin The underground route is 4.8 km and once this stretch opens, Howrah Maidan Metro station, at 33 metres below the surface, will be the deepest Metro station in the country. The Metro is expected to cover a 520 metre stretch under the Hooghly river in 45 seconds
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Trial runs for the underwater rail journey from Howrah Maidan to Esplanade will continue for the next seven months, after which regular services on the route will begin The underground route is 4.8 km and once this stretch opens, Howrah Maidan Metro station, at 33 metres below the surface, will be the deepest Metro station in the country. The Metro is expected to cover a 520 metre stretch under the Hooghly river in 45 seconds

Amit Datta/My Kolkata
The route model on display
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The route model on display

Amit Datta/My Kolkata
Only four stations on the route -- Esplanade, Mahakaran, Howrah and Howrah Maidan — are currently ready
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Only four stations on the route -- Esplanade, Mahakaran, Howrah and Howrah Maidan — are currently ready

Amit Datta/My Kolkata
Work is in progress at other stations and this green line is expected to operational by the end of 2023
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Work is in progress at other stations and this green line is expected to operational by the end of 2023

Amit Datta/My Kolkata
During the construction of the tunnel, KMRC faced several challenges as Brabourne Road in Burrabazar is a busy area. Also, many residents of old houses had to be relocated to hotels while the underground work was in progress
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During the construction of the tunnel, KMRC faced several challenges as Brabourne Road in Burrabazar is a busy area. Also, many residents of old houses had to be relocated to hotels while the underground work was in progress

Amit Datta/My Kolkata
The coaches have several safety features like fire extinguishers, smoke detectors and CCTV cameras. There’s also provision for physically challenged passengers
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The coaches have several safety features like fire extinguishers, smoke detectors and CCTV cameras. There’s also provision for physically challenged passengers

Amit Datta/My Kolkata
The coaches also come with charging points. A system has been installed through which passengers can talk to the driver. First-aid will be provided on board if needed
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The coaches also come with charging points. A system has been installed through which passengers can talk to the driver. First-aid will be provided on board if needed

Amit Datta/My Kolkata
A bird’s-eye view of the Howrah Maidan Metro station with the Howrah bridge in the background
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A bird’s-eye view of the Howrah Maidan Metro station with the Howrah bridge in the background

Ashim Paul/My Kolkata
KMRC employees were on board for the first time. They were elated to be a part of the historic journey of India’s first underwater Metro Debabrata Nandi, chief consultant-finance at KMRC, was proud to be a part of the historic ride.
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KMRC employees were on board for the first time. They were elated to be a part of the historic journey of India’s first underwater Metro Debabrata Nandi, chief consultant-finance at KMRC, was proud to be a part of the historic ride.

Ashim Paul/My Kolkata
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