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Kolkata: India's first under-river Metro becomes reality

IndiaTimes Wednesday, 6 March 2024
India's first under-river Metro, Kolkata Metro's Green Line, opens after over 100 years. The underwater railway in Kolkata was proposed by British engineer Sir Harley Dalrymple-Hay in 1921. The dream of building an underwater tunnel beneath the Hooghly has finally come true. Kolkata's first underwater tunnel was built in 1931 by CESC for power cables.
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News video: PM Narendra Modi to inaugurate India's first underwater metro section in Kolkata | Oneindia News

PM Narendra Modi to inaugurate India's first underwater metro section in Kolkata | Oneindia News 02:23

 Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to inaugurate India's first-ever underwater metro section in Kolkata on Wednesday. This groundbreaking project marks a significant leap in the nation's commitment to advancing its infrastructure capabilities. #Kolkata #UnderwaterMetro #KolkataUndergroundTrain...

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