Kolkata takes a first look at Sealdah Metro station after inauguration
At 5.54pm on Monday, a train decked out in balloons and flowers moved out of the Sealdah station of East-West Metro and went till Sector V.
The inauguration of the Sealdah Metro station was ceremonial and the train had only railway officials. Commercial services will start on Thursday.
The inauguration was described as a “milestone” moment in the East-West corridor, which spans 16.5km and will connect Howrah Maidan with Sector V once fully operational. A part of the corridor passes under the Hooghly.
