Extension of Kolkata Metro
The Kolkata Metro stretch from Dum Dum to Tollygunge is a totally underground track, except the two terminal stations. A decision was taken to extend the southern end of the Metro by 8.5 km to Garia. The major difference for this extension is a totally over ground stretch running on an elevated track, quite contrary to the existing underground one. The Tollygunj-Garia section presently runs over elevated track running over and along the Adi Ganga. The railway track is laid over a row of concrete pillars on the bed of Adi Ganga. Five out of the six stations on this new stretch are elevated stations. Social activists opine that Metro railway’s construction activity will finally sound the death knell of the Adi Ganga.
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