In Kolkata, the country's first underwater metro train launched its commercial services on Friday, delighting hundreds of passengers on their inaugural journey. The Train Started from Howrah Maidan station on the East-West metro corridor at 7 am, while another train set off from Esplanade station simultaneously.
Blue lights illuminate the inner walls of the tunnels under the river to create the feeling of water surrounding the moving train.
The underwater metro extends 4.8 km from Howrah Maidan to Esplanade, passing beneath the Hooghly River to link Kolkata and Howrah. The tunnel section beneath the river spans 520 meters, and a train takes approximately 45 seconds to cross it.
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Highlights
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Aspect |
Details |
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Location |
Kolkata, West Bengal, India |
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Inauguration Date |
March 6, 2024 |
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Timing |
7:00 AM to 10:30 PM |
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Route |
Howrah Maidan to Esplanade |
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Length of Underwater Tunnel |
10.8 km |
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Deepest Metro Station |
Howrah Metro Station (32 meters below water level) |
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Ticket Price Range |
Rs. 5 to Rs. 50 |
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Number of Stations |
6 (3 underground stations) |
Kolkata Underwater Metro Timings
There will be 130 services operating daily from Monday to Saturday in the section between Howrah Maidan and Esplanade. The trains will run at intervals of 12-15 minutes in both directions.
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Particulars |
Timings |
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Metro Start |
7 AM |
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Last Metro |
9:45 PM |
Kolkata Underwater Metro Ticket Price
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Ticket Type |
Fare |
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Up to 2 kilometers |
Rs. 5 |
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Beyond 2 kilometers |
Rs. 50 |
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Underwater Metro Train Route
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Particulars |
Details |
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Corridor |
East-West |
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Initial Station |
Howrah Maidan |
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Final Station |
Esplanade |
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Overall Length |
16.6 kilometers |
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Number of Stops |
6 (including 3 underground stations) |
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Underwater Section Length |
520 meters |
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Duration (Underwater Section) |
45 seconds |
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Linkage |
Connects Howrah and Salt Lake |
How to buy Underwater Metro Tickets
- Go to the Kolkata Metro website.
- Click on "Book Tickets."
- Pick your travel date and time.
- Enter your starting and destination stations.
- Choose the number of tickets required.
- Complete the payment process and confirm your booking.