13 Lesser-Known Facts About Kolkata Metro You Can’t Miss

Kolkata! Name is enough; city of joy, this city has its own glamorous history, which amazes just in its own perfect way starting with “what Bengal thinks today, India thinks tomorrow.”

Among all the historic possession this city has, one of them is Kolkata Metro Rail Corporation. Running across the city and carrying lakhs of passengers daily. If you had ever went to Kolkata or you live there you must have taken a metro ride, but have you ever wondered what makes Kolkata Metro apart from the other metro services in our country.

Here are some fascinating facts about Kolkata Metro which you should know:

1. People of Kolkata, feel proud that in the oldest metro system of India.

In 1972 the foundation stone was laid by Indira Gandhi, then the Prime Minister of India and the construction work started in 1973-74.

2. Kolkata Metro was a multinational project.

French experts were invited by the Indian govt and later with the help of soviet specialists and East German engineers the mission let to its master plan then it was finalized. The metro came to operation in 1984, twelve years after the foundation was laid.

3. Advanced technology has been used like shield tunneling using compressed air locks, automatic ticketing and vending system and the use of VHF radio communications.

4. Kolkata’s most of its metro stations is underground. As of present there are 24 fully functional radio stations out of which 15 of these are underground, seven are above ground level and two are at grade.

5. Being the fastest mode of transportation in Kolkata, you can reach from southernmost tip to northernmost part within few minutes.

6. Now along magnetic tickets it also uses smart cards as these have multi ride systems and storage capabilities.

7. Kolkata metro saves all valuable time of the people which also helps in reducing traffic jams.

8. Fare of Kolkata’s metro is very less, rates have been divided with every ten kilometres, and the reduced fare of every five kilometers is just 5 rupees, it is the least expensive fare in the world.

9. We often came across the view of Kolkata’s metro in movies than any other metro of India.

10. Many passangers often skips three to four trains just to avail the A.C coaches, as all rakes are not air-conditioned.

11. It is even the best place for lover who looks for a safe shelter for chatting, it huge size will never let you meet any familiar face.

12. I know this might sound quirky that maximum number of suicides takes place in ‘Rabindra Sarovar Metro Station’. And it has its own story.

13. Growing population leading more crowds everywhere so as in metros. It carries around five lakh passengers daily.

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