PM inaugurates multiple connectivity projects of Rs 15400 crores in Kolkata, West Bengal
Takes Metro ride on the Esplanade - Howrah Maidan metro route, India's
first underwater Metro in Kolkata
A proud moment that the Howrah Maidan-Esplanade Metro section has the first
underwater metro transportation tunnel under any major river in our country: PM
The Prime Minister, Narendra Modi inaugurated and laid the foundation
stone for multiple connectivity projects worth Rs 15,400 crores in Kolkata
today. The development projects catering to the urban mobility sector include
Metro Rail and Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS).
The Prime Minister took an overview of all metro projects and took a
metro ride on the Esplanade - Howrah Maidan metro route, India's first
Underwater Metro in Kolkata. He also interacted with shramiks (labourers) and school children on his metro journey.
In a series of posts on X, the Prime Minister said:
“The metro journey was made memorable thanks to the company of these
youngsters and those who worked on this project. We also travelled through the
tunnel under the Hooghly river.”
“It’s a very special day for the people of Kolkata as the city’s metro
network gets significantly enhanced. Connectivity will get a boost and traffic
will get decongested. It’s a proud moment that the Howrah Maidan-Esplanade
Metro section has the first underwater metro transportation tunnel under any
major river in our country.”
“Memorable moments from the Kolkata Metro. I bow to the Jan Shakti and
will keep serving them with renewed vigour.”
Governor of West Bengal, CV Ananda Bose was present on the occasion
among others.
With a focus on enhancing avenues for ensuring ease of urban mobility,
the Prime Minister inaugurated Kolkata Metro's Howrah Maidan - Esplanade Metro
section, Kavi Subhash - Hemanta Mukhopadhyay Metro section, Taratala - Majerhat
Metro section (part of Joka- Esplanade line); Pune Metro from Ruby Hall Clinic
to Ramwadi stretch; Kochi Metro Rail Phase I Extension project (Phase IB) from
SN Junction Metro station to Tripunithura Metro station; Agra Metro's stretch
from Taj East Gate to Mankameshwar; and Duhai-Modinagar (North) section of
Delhi-Meerut RRTS Corridor. He flagged off train services on these sections.
The Prime Minister also laid the foundation stone for extending Pune Metro Rail
project Phase 1 between Pimpri Chinchwad Metro-Nigdi.
These sections will help decongest road traffic and provide seamless,
easy and comfortable connectivity. The Howrah Maidan - Esplanade Metro section
of Kolkata Metro has India's first underwater transportation tunnel. Howrah
Metro Station is the deepest metro station in India. Also, the Majerhat Metro
Station, on the Taratala - Majerhat Metro section inaugurated today, is a
unique elevated Metro station across railway lines, platforms and canal. Agra
Metro’s section inaugurated today will enhance connectivity to historical
tourist places. The RRTS section will boost economic activity in NCR.