Kolkata Metro Update: Third rail replacement work on Blue line begins at Girish Park today—Details insideKolkata Metro is replacing its steel third rail with aluminum, a major upgrade after 39 years. This will save energy and improve efficiency, with an 84% reduction in energy loss and annual savings of Rs. 1 crore per kilometer. The new aluminum rail, being implemented first at Girish Park, will be...
more... installed over the next two years across 35 kilometers of the network. This change will allow for faster acceleration, more frequent services, and reduced maintenance while improving air quality and reducing carbon emissions. The project is expected to pay for itself within three years.
Kolkata Metro mein ek bada upgrade ho raha hai, jahan 39 saal baad unka steel third rail badal kar aluminum third rail lagaaya ja raha hai. Isse energy efficiency aur operational performance mein kaafi improvement aayega. Isse energy loss 84% tak kam hoga aur har kilometer par Rs. 1 crore ki...
more... saving hogi. Yeh new aluminum rail, pehle Girish Park mein lagaaya ja raha hai, aagle do saalon mein 35 kilometers tak laga diya jaayega. Isse train jaldi chal paayengi, aur zyada services ho payengi, aur maintenance kam karna padega. Iske saath hi tunnel mein air quality bhi improve hogi aur carbon emission bhi kam hoga. Is project ke liye lagae jaane wala paisa, teen saalon mein vapas a jaayega.