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No more mid-tunnel stalling: Kolkata Metro gets a battery backup for emergency

February 26, 2026 10:43 am

According to officials, the system can haul rakes at 55 km/hr speed from mid-tunnel to the next station, and supply power to tunnel ventilation and environment control systems at underground stations.

Likely to open this month, here’s how the new Kolkata bridge connecting Salt Lake, VIP Road will ease traffic

January 20, 2026 1:26 pm

Officials said that while the Bailey bridges in Majerhat and Lake Town in Kolkata have 7-foot-high guard walls, the new bridge would have 14-foot-high walls for added support.

New fleet of 20 yellow taxis hit Kolkata streets

March 02, 2025 6:19 am

Christened ‘Yellow Heritage Cabs’, the fleet is likely to evoke the nostalgia and emotions surrounding the iconic yellow taxis which have been an integral part of the city for many years

Unlock 4.0: Kolkata Metro resumption delayed by a week

September 04, 2020 12:53 pm

Both the state administration and Metro Rail officials said the modalities of implementing social-distancing norms and crowd management were discussed at the meeting. Another round of discussions will be held on Friday.

Kolkata metro tunnel work in full swing with Covid measures

August 31, 2020 1:23 pm

The 16-km long route is being built by Rail Vikas Nigam Limited.

AAP set to carpet-bomb TMC govt with PILs

February 28, 2014 3:48 am

Most petitions to deal with irregularities in land allotment to pvt parties, including Sanjiv Goenka group.

Bungalows paid for,not delivered

June 20, 2011 12:45 am

Township near Kolkata far from complete,agitation by buyers who paid crores.

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