Kolkata Metro
Latest Kolkata Metro news and project updates. Kolkata Metro (operational, 73.4 km), implemented by Metro Railway Kolkata / KMRC — route maps, corridor progress, tenders and contracts, ridership and official announcements, tracked by Metro Rail News. See the full Kolkata Metro project hub for phases, contractors and timelines.
The six-month opening delay for East-West Metro
KOLKATA (Metro Rail News): The East-West Metro’s first “construction-related” challenge after the subterranean accident on Saturday threatens to push back the project, but by...
RVNL Floated tender for Setting Up of Kolkata Metro New Train Depot
Kolkata (Metro Rail News): Kolkata Metro Rail Corporation invites tenders through Rail Vikas Nigam Limited for setting up of metro train depot at Kavi...
Kolkata all set for first underwater metro services
KOLKATA (Metro Rail News): India’s first underwater river tunnel is almost ready. As part of the east-west corridor, Kolkata Metro Rail Corporation (KMRCL) has...
Sound barriers to be installed in East-West Metro
KOLKATA (Metro Rail News): The Metro authorities are gearing up to install sound absorbents on the Salt Lake stretch of East-West Metro, which once...
India’s deepest Metro station comes up 30m below Howrah railway station
HOWRAH (Metro Rail News): India’s deepest Metro station is now structurally complete. The base slab of the Howrah Metro station, 30m equivalent to a...
Manas Sarkar appointed as Kolkata Metro managing director
NEW DELHI (Metro Rail News): The Centre appointed Manas Sarkar as the managing director of the Kolkata Metro Rail Corporation Limited (KMRCL) on August...
