India’s First Underwater Metro.

Since childhood, I have been excited about futuristic technological advancements in movies. From flying cars to hyperloops, I have always been on the edge of my seat. And recently, I came across an article that says PM Narendra Modi has inaugurated the first underwater metro in India. 

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Prime Minister Modi inaugurated India’s first Underwater Metro.

Upon his arrival at the Esplanade metro station, a huge crowd welcomed the prime minister. The people chanted ‘Modi Modi’ and ‘Jai Shri Ram’ as he inaugurated India’s first Underwater Metro in Kolkata. Modi also laid the foundation for multiple connectivity projects worth ₹15,400 crore.

Here are vital things you need to know about this underwater metro tunnel:

1. The Kolkata Metro’s Howrah Maidan-Esplanade section is the country’s first underwater transportation tunnel. It has the deepest metro station in India, the Howrah metro station, at 30 meters. 

2. The 4.8-kilometer stretch between the Howrah Maidan and Esplanade is a vital segment of the East-West Metro corridor. It connects critical areas, including the IT hub Salt Lake Sector V.

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3. According to the Metro Railway, the 4.8-km stretch of East-West Metro from Howrah Maidan to Esplanade has been built at a cost of ₹4,965 crore.

4. A PTI report stated that of the total 16.6 km of the East-West Metro corridor, 10.8 km is underground, including the tunnel beneath the river. There are 12 stations on the entire route

5. The train is expected to traverse the 520-metre stretch under the river in just 45 seconds, offering speed and a seamless and time-efficient mode of transportation, further enhancing Kolkata’s connectivity and urban mobility.

6. According to a TOI report, the price of tickets starts at ₹5 and can rise to ₹50 as per the station’s distance. The fare is ₹5 for the first two kilometers and then rises to ₹10, ₹15, ₹20, ₹25, and then till ₹50.

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