Underwater Kolkata Metro that PM Modi will inaugurate today. pic.twitter.com/BnqE3DOa8o
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Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 07:27am on 06 Mar 2024,Wednesday India
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated India's first underwater metro in Kolkata on March 6. The Kolkata Metro extension, which includes the Howrah Maidan-Esplanade section, boasts the country's inaugural transportation tunnel beneath a major river. The 4.8 km underwater corridor connects Howrah Maidan to Esplanade, with ticket prices ranging from Rs 5 to Rs 50 based on distance. This transformative project signifies a remarkable leap in urban mobility, setting a precedent for future advancements in India's transportation infrastructure. The underwater metro is a testament to the nation's commitment to cutting-edge and sustainable transportation solutions.
