Kolkata Metro-Airport Link: Puja Blessing

05 Apr 2024 CW Team

In a significant stride towards enhancing urban transportation infrastructure, Kolkata may soon witness the inauguration of a metro link connecting the city centre to the Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport. The project, slated to potentially materialise by Puja, promises to alleviate commuting woes for millions in the bustling city.

The proposed metro link, a long-awaited aspiration for Kolkata's denizens, aims to streamline connectivity between the heart of the city and its primary air transit hub. This development holds the promise of not only easing traffic congestion but also reducing travel time significantly, making journeys to and from the airport more efficient and convenient.

With Kolkata being one of India's major metropolitan hubs, the introduction of this metro-airport link is poised to redefine the city's transportation landscape. As a city renowned for its rich cultural heritage and vibrant lifestyle, Kolkata has long grappled with the challenges posed by inadequate transportation infrastructure. The envisioned metro extension seeks to address these challenges head-on, offering commuters a reliable and sustainable alternative mode of travel.

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