1. The document discusses the history and development of metro rail systems across several major cities in India, including Kolkata, Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Chennai, and Kochi. 2. It provides details on the operational characteristics, routes, costs, and ridership numbers for the existing and proposed metro systems. 3. Benefits of metro rail over other public transportation options include reduced energy usage, pollution, traffic congestion, and travel times, as well as increased passenger capacity and cost effectiveness.

1. 1The Metro Way Of LifeSOURAV PAUL

2. India's 1st and Asia's 5th metro rail was introduced in Kolkata.

3. Over a length of 16.45 km and the work on this project was sanctioned on 1.6.1972

4. The construction work started in 1973-74.

5. After crossing so many hurdles Calcutta Metro started its journey onOctober 24, 1984 2HISTORY OF INDIAN METRO RAILWAY

6. 3Why it is neededunprecedented growth of personal vehicles.Growing traffic congestion. Air pollution and traffic accidents has become a major concern.To avoid congestion at peak hours. Time saving.Reduced fuel consumption.

7. BENEFITs OF METRO RAIL Requires 1/5th energy per passenger km compared to road-based transport system.

8. Causes less noise, no air pollution and eco friendly transport system.

9. Occupies no road space if underground and only about 2.60 meters width of the road if elevated.

10. Reduces journey time.

11. Cost effective mass transport system.

12. Reducing traffic transport problems.4

13. SpecialFeatures Air-conditioning and ventilation system for environmental control of stations and tunnels.

14. Automatic ticket vending and checking system.

15. Automatic door opening / closing .

16. A public address system is provided on the trains to announce approaching stations.5

17. INDIAN METRO RAILWAY EXISTING METRO RAILWAY Kolkata Metro Rail. Delhi Metro Rail.2. FUTURE & PROPOSED METRO RAILWAYMumbai Metro RailBangalore Metro Rail.Hydrabad Metro Rail.Chennai Metro Rail.Kochi Metro Rail6

18. KOLKATA METRO RAILWAYSSystem length - 22.3 km

19. Number of lines – 2

20. Number of stations - 21 (15 under ground, 1 on surface and 5 elevated)

21. Track gauge - Broad Gauge.7

22. Coaches per train - 8

23. Maximum permissible speed - 55 km/h

24. Average speed – 30km/h

25. Voltage - 750 V D.C.

26. Travel Time - 41 minutes (approx.)

27. Total estimated cost of the project - Rs. 1825 crores (approx.)8

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29. Future Projects & PlansEast- West Metro Corridor Rs 4874.58 crores project to connect Kolkata with Howrah by an underwater metro line .