Kolkata Metro rake runs under river for first time in India

Kolkata Metro created history on Wednesday when its rake ran through a tunnel under a river for the first time in the country, a senior official said here. The Metro rake which had only officials and engineers on board ran under the Hooghly from Kolkata to Howrah on the other side of the river.
This is a “revolutionary step” in providing a modern transport system to the people of Kolkata and its suburbs, the official said. Metro Railway General Manager P Uday Kumar Reddy travelled from Mahakaran station in Kolkata to Howrah Maidan station.

TDG Network

Recent Posts

‘House of Horrors’: Children’s Book Author Adopted Kids, Starved Them And Abused

Florida children's book author Jennifer Wolfthal and her husband were sentenced to 10 years for…

12 minutes ago

Netanyahu Delays Gaza Ceasefire Over Missing Hostage List

Israel delays the Gaza ceasefire until Hamas provides a list of hostages to be released,…

23 minutes ago

Wild Flying: Banaras Monkey Flies Kite Outsmarts Humans On Makar Sankranti | WATCH

A viral video from Varanasi shows a monkey skillfully flying a kite during Makar Sankranti,…

27 minutes ago

Why Sex After 50 Can Make You Healthier And Happier: Beyond Pleasure

Research shows that maintaining an active sex life after 50 offers surprising health benefits, from…

40 minutes ago

Saif Ali Khan attack case: Accused identified as Bangladeshi, entered actor’s home with intent to rob

Mumbai Police reveal Saif Ali Khan's attacker is likely a Bangladeshi who entered his home…

57 minutes ago

Henry Cavill and Natalie Viscuso Welcome Their First Child

Henry Cavill and Natalie Viscuso joyfully welcome their first child, marking a new chapter in…

1 hour ago