Shri Hitendra Malhotra, Member (Operations & Business Development), Railway Board, reviewed Metro Railway’s operational and business development at Fairlie Place. He later inspected the Esplanade to Howrah stretch of Green Line-2, assessing the progress of ongoing works between Esplanade and Sealdah alongside senior officials from the Traffic Department.
Senior Railway Official Reviews Kolkata Metro’s Green Line-2 Progress:
Railway Board Member, Shri Hitendra Malhotra (Operations and Business Development) conducted a comprehensive review of Metro Railway’s operational and business performance at Fairlie Place today. During the review, key aspects of metro operations, ridership growth, and expansion strategies were discussed with senior officials.
- Following the meeting, Shri Malhotra, along with senior officers from the Traffic Department of Metro Railway, inspected the Esplanade to Howrah stretch of Green Line-2.
- He closely examined the status of ongoing metro works between Esplanade and Sealdah, assessing construction progress and operational preparedness for the corridor.
- The inspection emphasized the significance of Green Line-2 in enhancing connectivity across the city and reducing travel time between major hubs.
- Metro officials provided insights into the infrastructure development, signaling systems, and future plans for seamless metro operations.
- Shri Malhotra also interacted with engineers and project teams, encouraging timely execution of pending works for an early operational launch.
Conclusion:
The visit underscored the Railway Board’s commitment to expediting metro expansion and improving urban mobility in Kolkata. With Green Line-2 nearing completion, authorities are focused on ensuring smooth execution and timely commencement of services, which will significantly enhance commuter convenience and decongest Kolkata’s busy transport corridors.
Source: Kolkata Metro – Press Release | Image Credit: Kolkata Metro
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