Kolkata Metro succesfully conducts India’s first underwater test run – See Photos

Kolkata Metro succesfully conducts India’s first underwater test run – See Photos1/7

Kolkata Metro has achieved a major milestone after its rake run beneath the river on April 12, 2023. (Image: Kolkata Metro)2/7

For the first time in Indian history, the metro rake has completed its journey under the river bed. (Image: Kolkata Metro)

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A total of two rakes – MR-612 and MR-613 has witnessed this historic event. (Image: Kolkata Metro)

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The trial run from Howrah Maidan to Esplanade stretch will start soon. It will be conducted for the next seven months. (Image: Kolkata Metro)

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Metro authorities has called this a special new year gift from Indian Railways for the people of Bengal. (Image: Kolkata Metro)

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The commrcial run of metro rake on the 4.8 kms underground section from Howrah Maidan to Esplanade will begin by December, 2023. (Image: Kolkata Metro)

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P Uday Kumar Reddy, General Manager, Kolkata Metro along with senior officials travelled from Mahakaran to Howrah Maidan station in Rake No. MR-612 to witness this historic event. (Kolkata Metro)