Political, industry leaders welcome Metro surveys for Asansol and Durgapur
Finance minister Swapan Dasgupta yesterday announced surveys for proposed Metro rail projects in three cities of the state ~ Asansol, Durgapur and Siliguri.
Finance minister Swapan Dasgupta yesterday announced surveys for proposed Metro rail projects in three cities of the state ~ Asansol, Durgapur and Siliguri.
The proposal for the project has been submitted to the Public Works Department (PWD) for necessary approvals.
Walk into any modern city, and the markers of development are easy to spot: flyovers, metro lines, power grids, and airports.
Country’s first underground Metro is headed for another historic achievement soon by providing smoother journeys to its commuters in the near future. Aiming to upgrade its fleet, the Kolkata Metro Railway has collaborated with experts from IIT Kharagpur to develop an upgraded propulsion system enabling smooth and jerk-free rides.
Two days after earthen roof tiles of an old dilapidated building came crashing, allegedly injuring one of the residents at Bowbazar, the Kolkata Metro Railway authorities denied any responsibility of further damages to the structure.
In a major boost to connectivity in the city, the first full-fledged trial run on both up and down lines on Noapara-Jai Hind Biman Bandar stretch of 7.04 km of Yellow Line was conducted successfully, today.
The first trial run on the Sealdah-Esplanade Metro stretch through the mishap affected west-bound tunnel was conducted successfully today.
Metro commuters travelling in the underwater stretch of the Green Line 2 might have to explore other options of availing a journey in the route next Sunday.
The Kolkata Metro Railway has decided to levy surcharge on special night services on the Blue Line from tomorrow.
The Metro unit of Delhi Police has apprehended four thieves involved in stealing Metro cable and recovered the stolen cable and a vehicle used in the commission of the crime.
