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Kolkata Metro is the 2nd busiest metro system in India. 2,465 travel by every Metro train in Kolkata against 1,110 in Delhi metro. Kolkata Metro carries around 700,000 people daily. [134] The daily and annual ridership has consistently risen since 1984. Low fares and fast and convenient travel have contributed to the high ridership figures.
Metro Railway, Kolkata, is the owner and operator of Kolkata Metro, the oldest metro system of India. On 29 December 2010, it became the 17th zone of the Indian Railways , operated by the Ministry of Railways .
The Kolkata Metro is a mass rapid transit urban railway network in Kolkata, India. It was the first underground railway to be built in India, with the first operations commencing in 24 October, 1984. As of January, 2023, there are 5 commercially operational depots Noapara, Tollygunge, New Garia, Central Park and Joka. [1] [2] [3]
This is the list of the stations of Kolkata Metro, a Mass Rapid transit Urban Railway network serving the city of Kolkata, India.It was the first underground railway to be built in India, with the first operations commencing in October 1984 and the full stretch that was initially planned being operational by February, 1995. [1]
Kolkata Metro Rail Corporation (KMRC) is a Government of India enterprise formed in 2008. The agency was formed to oversee the implementing Kolkata Metro Line 2, also known as East West Metro, connecting the twin cities Kolkata and Howrah. The metro rail route is partly underground including the part that will be under the river Ganges.
Bengali, the official state language, is the dominant language in Kolkata. [134] English is also used, particularly by the white-collar workforce. Hindi and Urdu are spoken by a sizeable minority. [135] [136] Bengali Hindus form the majority of Kolkata's population; Marwaris, Biharis and Urdu-speaking Muslims compose large minorities. [137]
VIP Bazar Metro Station is an elevated metro station and has total 3 levels. Station entrances and exits begin or end at the first level or ground level . Second level or L1 or intermediate level houses station fare control , station agents, metro vending machines , crossovers etc.
AC Metro Rake of Blue Line. Kolkata was the first city in South Asia to have an underground railway system that started operating in 1984. Kolkata Metro is the only metro system in India owned by the Indian Railways. It is operated by 2 subsidiaries of Indian Railways, the Metro Railway, Kolkata and Kolkata Metro Rail Corporation.