In a groundbreaking development, Jindal Stainless, the country’s leading stainless steel manufacturer, has played a pivotal role in the construction of India’s first underwater metro line in Kolkata. The project, inaugurated by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, marks a significant milestone in the nation’s infrastructure development, with services set to commence on 15th March 2024.
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More Details:
The underwater stretch of the metro, which runs from Esplanade to Howrah Maidan on the Green Line, will cover a distance of 4.8 kilometres under the river Hooghly in 45 seconds. The route is a part of the larger East-West Metro corridor linking Howrah Maiden to Salt Lake Sector V, a major IT hub in West Bengal.
Jindal Supplied:
- Jindal Stainless has supplied SS 301LN – a premium austenitic grade of stainless steel – in different tempers for fabrication of various components of the Kolkata Metro, underscoring its sustainable versatility and suitability for diverse purposes.
- Being corrosion-resistant, it will also not require regular repair and maintenance, and emerges as the most cost effective solution on the basis of life cycle costing.
- Howrah will be the deepest metro station in the country, at 33 metres below the ground. The tunnel under the river constructed for this metro line is 32 metres below the water level.
Expert Insight:
Commenting on this development, Managing Director, Jindal Stainless, Mr. Abhyuday Jindal, said, “The launch of the underwater metro corridor in Kolkata stands as a powerful testament to India’s infrastructure capabilities. We congratulate the Government of India on achieving this milestone. The project not only augments connectivity but also exemplifies the transformative potential of stainless steel in urban infrastructure development. Besides offering a distinctive travel experience, this monumental initiative is also poised to revolutionise urban transportation through similar marvels in the years to come.”
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Jindal’s Contribution in other Projects:
- Jindal Stainless has supplied its material to various such important infrastructure projects. The company also supplied stainless steel 301LN in both cold rolled and hot rolled finishes to the recently rolled out Meerut metro train sets, part of India’s first Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS).
- The material was used in developing technologically advanced and state-of-the-art trainsets for Meerut metro. The Meerut metro corridor spans a length of 23 km with 13 stations, including 18 km of elevated and 5 km of underground sections.
- The train has a stainless steel body with a design speed of 135 kmph. It is planned to be operated at a speed of 120 kmph which will make it the fastest metro train in India.
Conclusion:
This initiative by Jindal Stainless not only underscores the company’s commitment to supporting significant infrastructure projects across India but also highlights the transformative potential of using advanced materials in urban development. The Kolkata underwater metro line is poised to become a landmark project, enhancing the city’s connectivity and setting a new standard for transportation solutions nationwide.
Source: JSL – Press Release | Featured Image Credit (representational): Kolkata Metro
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