Kolkata is the first city in India where the metro rail urban mass rapid transit system was introduced, when operations began in 1984. Currently, the Kolkata Metro network includes two operational lines covering a … READ FULL STORY
The East-West metro corridor, also known as the Green Line, is a significant route of Kolkata Metro Network, which includes the India’s first underwater metro line. The Sealdah-Salt Lake Sector 5 metro line is … READ FULL STORY
The Kolkata Metro network is the first rapid transit system introduced in India in 1984 when a section from Esplanade to Bhowanipur (now known as Netaji Bhavan Metro Station) became operational. The section covered … READ FULL STORY
June 6, 2024: The Kolkata Metro has introduced the Unified Payments Interface (UPI) ticketing system for the convenience of commuters. This method will support a payment-based ticketing system throughout all automatic smart card recharge … READ FULL STORY
The Kolkata Metro network, which includes two operational lines covering a total length of around 38 kilometre, is gradually expanding to provide connectivity to other parts of the city. Kolkata Metro Line 6, or … READ FULL STORY
The Kolkata Metro Network is witnessing rapid expansion, connecting different parts of the city in the eastern and western regions. The Kolkata Metro Rail Corporation (KMRCL) is the government agency that is implementing the … READ FULL STORY
Kolkata is the first Indian city where the metro rail urban mass rapid transit system was introduced, and operations commenced in 1984. The Kolkata Metro network is witnessing rapid expansion, providing easy access to … READ FULL STORY
The Purple Line of Kolkata Metro, also known as the Joka Metro route, was constructed by Rail Vikas Nigam Limited (RVNL) and has been operational between Joka and Taratala since 2023. The project faced … READ FULL STORY
Kolkata Metro Line 2, also known as the East West Metro route, is considered as one of the most advanced infrastructure projects in the country. Earlier, in February 2020, Railway minister Piyush Goyal had … READ FULL STORY
Kolkata Metro on April 12, 2023 completed its under-river maiden run from the 520-metre tunnel below the Hooghly river. Twin tunnels of 520-metre have been built 13 metres below the river bed, connecting Mahakaran … READ FULL STORY
The trial run of two six coach train of Kolkata Metro under the Hooghly river’s underwater tunnel will start on April 9, 2023. This will be India’s first-ever underwater section, and part of the … READ FULL STORY
Metro services on the Joka-Taratala section of Kolkata’s purple line started on January 2, 2023. The section was virtually inaugurated by PM Narendra Modi on December 30, 2022. The train services started from Joka … READ FULL STORY
Kolkata’s real estate market has come a long way. If Dalhousie Square is a landmark of Kolkata’s iconic British architecture, New Town has the vibe of a young and vibrant society, where a majority … READ FULL STORY
