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Tomorrow, India will witness a historic moment as Prime Minister Narendra Modi unveils the country's first under-river metro tunnel in Kolkata. This remarkable achievement will revolutionize urban transportation, as PM Modi inaugurates a range of metro and rapid transit projects across the nation, aiming to enhance urban mobility and connectivity. The Kolkata Metro extension, including the Howrah Maidan-Esplanade Metro section, boasts the first transportation tunnel in India to pass beneath a major river, marking a significant milestone in the country's infrastructure development.
This section not only demonstrates the impressive technological capabilities involved in its construction, but also emphasizes the strategic importance of connecting two bustling areas of Kolkata, thereby improving the efficiency and accessibility of the city's public transportation network. Alongside the underwater metro, the Prime Minister will also inaugurate the Kavi Subhash - Hemanta Mukhopadhyay Metro section and the Taratala - Majerhat Metro section, both part of the Joka-Esplanade line. Of particular note is the Majerhat Metro Station, an architectural marvel that spans railway lines, platforms, and a canal, showcasing an innovative approach to enhancing urban mobility. It is worth noting that the inauguration event will not be confined to Kolkata alone.
#WATCH | India's first underwater metro rail service in Kolkata set to be inaugurated by PM Modi on 6th March pic.twitter.com/ib5938Vn8x
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Various projects are being undertaken in different parts of the country. These projects include the extension of the Pune Metro 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. Each of these projects has been designed to alleviate traffic congestion on the roads and provide convenient and comfortable connectivity for the public. For example, the newly opened section of the Agra Metro will make it easier for people to access the city's historical and tourist sites, while the RRTS corridor aims to boost economic activity in the National Capital Region (NCR).
In addition, the Prime Minister will lay the foundation stone for the extension of the Pune Metro Rail project phase 1 between Pimpri Chinchwad Metro-Nigdi. This demonstrates the government's commitment to the development of sustainable and efficient transportation networks throughout India. The goal is to transform the way people travel, reduce environmental impact, and promote economic growth through improved connectivity.
