Kolkata Metro Rail Corporation
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For more about East West Metro, see Kolkata Metro Line 2. For another owner of Kolkata Metro, see Metro Railway, Kolkata.
Kolkata Metro Rail Corporation (KMRC) is a Government of India enterprise formed in 2008. The agency was formed to oversee the implementing Kolkata Metro Line 2, also known as East West Metro, connecting the twin cities Kolkata and Howrah. The metro rail route is partly underground including the part that will be under the river Ganges.[1][2][3] The 16.6 km route has six station each in underground and elevated portions. The terminal stations are Salt Lake Sector V and the Howrah Maidan.[4] The elevated stretch started operations on 13 February 2020.
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Company type | Public transport |
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Founded | 2008 (2008) |
Headquarters | KMRCL Bhawan, HRBC Complex, 2nd & 3rd Floor, Munsi Premchand Sarani, , |
Area served | Kolkata, Howrah |
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Services | Metro transportation services |
Owner | Government of India
Ministry of Railways:- 74% Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs:- 26% |
Website | www |
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