Monumental Development: PM Modi inaugurates India's first under-river metro tunnel in Kolkata

PTC News Desk : In a monumental development, Prime Minister Narendra Modi  inaugurated India's first under-river metro tunnel built in Kolkata, marking a significant stride towards enhancing urban mobility and connectivity and a significant stride towards enhancing urban mobility and connectivity.

After inaugurating the India's first under-river metro tunnel, PM Modi also travelled with school students in India's first underwater metro train.  

#WATCH | West Bengal: Prime Minister Narendra Modi travels with school students in India's first underwater metro train in Kolkata. pic.twitter.com/95s42MNWUS — ANI (@ANI) March 6, 2024

In addition to the underwater metro, the Prime Minister also inaugurated the Kavi Subhash - Hemanta Mukhopadhyay Metro section and the Taratala - Majerhat Metro section, which is part of the Joka-Esplanade line.

The inauguration event will not be limited to Kolkata. PM Modi also flagged off several other important projects across the country.

#WATCH | West Bengal: Prime Minister Narendra Modi welcomed by a huge crowd gathered at Esplanade metro station, in Kolkata

PM Modi inaugurated India's first underwater metro rail service, a short while ago. pic.twitter.com/5rMfUWHQ0f — ANI (@ANI) March 6, 2024

These include the Pune Metro's stretch from Ruby Hall Clinic to Ramwadi, the Kochi Metro Rail Phase I Extension from SN Junction Metro station to Tripunithura Metro station, the Agra Metro's stretch from Taj East Gate to Mankameshwar and the Duhai-Modinagar (North) section of the Delhi-Meerut RRTS Corridor.
 

All about India’s first under-river metro tunnel in Kolkata  

• This India’s first under-river metro tunnel in Kolkata comprises a tunnel stretching 16.6 kilometers beneath the Hooghly River.
• The Kolkata Metro extension, featuring the Howrah Maidan-Esplanade Metro section, includes the first transportation tunnel in India to pass under a major river, representing a critical milestone in the country's infrastructure development.

• The length of the tunnels below the river is 520 meters with a depth of 16 meters below the river bed at the deepest location. This tunnel under the river is 32 meters below the water level
• This section not only showcases the technological prowess involved in its construction but also highlights the strategic importance of connecting two bustling areas of Kolkata, enhancing the city's public transportation network's efficiency and reach.
• India's first underwater metro in Kolkata is also an example of 'Atmanirbhar Bharat'

Notably,  PM Modi is on a three-day visit to states including Telangana, Tamil Nadu, Odisha, West Bengal and Bihar from March 4 to 6. 

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