Kolkata Celebrates First Under-River Metro TriumphThe Kolkata Metro's first underwater corridor, traversing beneath the Hooghly River, was inaugurated on March 6th. The 4.8 km stretch connects Howrah Maidan and Esplanade stations and has been a massive success, with over 70,000 passengers on its maiden voyage. This achievement is a testament to the collaborative efforts...
more... between India and Germany, with specially designed German-made tunnel boring machines playing a crucial role. The project was unique due to the complexities of Kolkata's soil, which required innovative solutions and continuous operation of the TBMs. These TBMs were equipped with special features to address the challenges posed by the underground channels and aquifers connected to the Hooghly River, including the ability to function as submarines in case of water ingress. The successful launch of this project signifies a significant advancement in India's transportation infrastructure and marks a new era in its metro rail network.
Kolkata Metro ka pehla underwater corridor, Hooghly River ke neeche se jaane wala, 6 March ko inaugurate hua. 4.8 km ka stretch Howrah Maidan aur Esplanade stations ko connect karta hai aur isne bahut success paya hai, pehle hi din 70,000 se zyada passengers aaye the. Ye success India aur Germany...
more... ke beech collaboration ki wajah se possible hua, jisme specially designed German-made tunnel boring machines (TBMs) ka bahut bada role tha. Project unique tha kyunki Kolkata ki soil kafi complex hai, jisse innovative solutions aur TBMs ko continuous operation ki zarurat padi. In TBMs me special features the, jo Hooghly River se connected underground channels aur aquifers ki challenges ko handle karne ke liye the, jaise ki water ingress hone par submarine ki tarah kaam karne ki capability. Is project ka success India ke transportation infrastructure me ek bahut bada progress hai aur yeh desh ke metro rail network me ek new era ki shuruaat hai.