Kolkata's transport system is a mix of modern mass rapid transportation and old transport modalities such as tricycles. Kolkata is connected all over India by the National Highway, India's extensive Railway network, and also by air. Most of the traffic to the North-East India route via Kolkata.
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Road
Howrah Bridge and Vidyasagar Setu are two bridges connecting Kolkata with Howrah on the Ganges River. Vivekananda Setu is the third bridge over the river in the northern part of the city near Dakshineshwar. The fourth and most recent is Nivedita Setu. Because Kolkata suffers traffic congestion like other Indian cities, toll road networks like the Kona Expressway and Belghoria Expressway, the overpass and widening of the southern Eastern Metropolitan Bypass stretch are being made to reduce road traffic.
Kolkata is connected to other parts of India by National Highways 2, 6, 34 and 117. The Belghoria Expressway connects NH 34 with NH 2 and 6 via Nivedita Setu while NH 117 is connected to NH 6 by Kona Expressway via Vidyasagar Setu.
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Train
Kolkata is well connected throughout India by India's extensive rail network. Two divisions of the Indian railway - East Railway and East South Railway are headquartered in the city. The two main railway stations of the city are in Howrah and Sealdah. A third terminal called Kolkata was recently built. This station is located in North Kolkata and can be reached by road opposite to RG Kar Medical College just outside Shyambazar.
The railroad network of SER's ruling and ER suburbs is extensive and extends far into the nearby districts of North 24 Parganas, 24 Southern Parganas, Nadia, Howrah, Hooghly, Burdwan, Midnapur etc.
The Circular Rail surrounds the entire city of Kolkata, and is currently being extended. A new railroad branch has been built to connect the airport to the path to Sealdah.
Metro Underground Underground
Kolkata is the first city in South Asia to have a subway system that began operating from 1984. The city is considered to have a zonal train status. Run by Indian railway. Metro is a very well maintained and clean system. The existing Kolkata metro line is mostly underground which makes it different from Delhi Metro and Bangalore Metro (Namma Metro) which are mostly above the ground. The line starts at Noapara in the north and continues south through Park Street, Esplanade in the heart of the city to the southern end of New Garia. There is a new metro line built to serve other parts of Kolkata, including the East West corridor linking Howrah with the Salt Lake Sector 5. Construction has begun after a halt due to legal issues. Other lines currently under construction are the 3 Behala Line - Joka area, Line 4 of Dakhineshwar area and Line 5 of Garia Baru Airport. Some extensions are also planned. The train departs every 5-15 minutes from 07.00 to 10.30. from Monday to Saturday and from 10:00 am to 10:00 pm on Sundays. Rates between Rs 5-25. The Kolkata Metro, though not as modern as its Indian counterparts, has received remarkable reviews for its services, citing various helpful factors such as cheap tickets, cleanliness and other facilities.
Taxi
The meter-meter is mostly from the brand "Ambassador" manufactured by Hindustan Motors (now outside production). Occasionally, one or two Maruti Omnis, and Tata Indigo CS can be seen painted in yellow. Recently, air-conditioned cabs (known as "Blue-Arrow") and red lights (running on Compressed natural gas) have been introduced. Meters - though digital - are generally not up to date and there is a conversion chart to refer when converting meter readings to actual rates. But recently, ORIX Auto Infrastructure Services Ltd. has introduced an air-conditioned Taxi Radio service in Kolkata under the name 'Cab Kolkata' with a fleet consisting of Indigo Marina only, which has gained popularity among city dwellers for its comfortable seats, GPS monitoring, digital distorting meter, receipt printer and missing and found facilities. Mega Cabs also exist with the same facilities. Some of the other potential Radio Taxis rolled into the city include the Fast Track, Uber Black, Ola, Easy Cabs and Meru Cabs, which quickly gained acceptance due to some strikes by the taxi unions.
Taxi Meter Rates from Kolkata and Howrah have changed and new rates are valid starting June 11, 2018. Starting December 2013 all taxis in Kolkata must have calibrated electronic meters, where passengers have to pay the exact value indicated on the meter. The minimum value is Rs.30 for the first 2 km. This value will appear on the meter when someone hires a taxi. The yellow cabins are all not air-conditioned and can be identified by yellow lancy and incandescent lights at the top as taxis
Because for a very long time people in Kolkata face the problem of over-rejection and overcharging, the state government is taking some important steps. Starting December 2013, Kolkata has been blessed with a new fleet without taxi rejection. Most of these taxis are air-conditioned (except the last batch of Ambassadors) and are white with blue strips and taxis/taxis mentioned on the left front door. The rate is the same as the yellow cab (the same rate as the flash on the meter), unless pushed with ac is turned on, the passenger must pay 25% at the displayed rate. So if the rate shown is 50, the tariff is 63. The fleet includes Maruti Suzuki Dzire, Tata Indigo eCS, Tata Manza, Toyota Etios, Ford Fiesta, Mahindra Verito and the last batch of production from the new series of Ambassador Encore. All cars are first-hand and have an electronic meter with display led showing rent/for hire, GPS, fm radio, A/C, fire extinguisher and rear camera.
Tram
Kolkata is the only city in India that has a tram network. The tram is under the administration of the Calcutta Tractor Company, a West Bengal Undertaking government, popularly called CTC. The tram is claimed to slow down other traffic, leading to a group that is currently issuing a sound removing tram. The friendliness of the neighborhood and the old-fashioned charm of the tram attract many people. Tram lines set up on several major roads are being renovated to maintain tram lines at the same level as other roads, thereby smoothing the road. In places, the original main roads only for trams have been removed; Such tram-lines are carried in the same field as the road. Road space that can be used for vehicle movement is increasing. By implanting tram trails on the road surface, the overall surface becomes smoother, reducing traffic to some extent.
With the current pathway in the middle of a busy traffic road, commuters face difficulty in reaching tram stops through traffic and as a result, fewer people can use the tram easily. Most of the trams are found walking with lots of empty seats even during rush hours. It has also led to a reduction in revenue for the Calcutta Tram Company. One possible solution to the approach-ability difficulties to the tram can be to pass a track on the left and right side of the road, adjacent to the path. However, passing tracks may not be possible now because modifications will require enormous expenditure. In addition, on many highways one side of the road is used for car parking with a fee payment. Thereby generating a revenu to the government as well as providing space for parking the car. Therefore, tram rail relays on the side of the road may not be feasible. Although the trams are eco-friendly, the major drawback of the tram is that they move slowly and occupy many of the road spaces that are itself lacking in Kolkata. In the case of derailment or tram damage, the entire road will be inhibited. It would be better to keep the tram only in some avenues where traffic congestion problems are expected to decrease. The solution for this is to improve the maintenance of trams as well as the support of local traffic sergeants. The signal can be modified to stop when a tram arrives, because of its easy path. Also, tram tracks should be limited by a small but sturdy demarcation, which will allow the bike to traverse when there is no tram. Now, some initiatives have begun to increase the popularity of the tram and increase revenue. The result is positive. The Tram Museum is the latest addition to such a scheme, which also includes a heritage tram, and food on tram wheels with dining options.
Light Rail
The proposal for the light rail transit system in the flyover for Kolkata is being pursued by the West Bengal Government, but is still on the drawing board.
Monorail
Like Light Rail, a monorail system has been proposed in Kolkata; However, the plan to build it has not been devoted.
Rsshaws and Auto-rickshaws
Pedicabs pulled by men and rickshaw cars are common. Many migrants from Bihar and Bengal villages are involved in pulling rickshaws. In southern Kolkata, becaks pulled by humans have been replaced by bicycle rickshaws. Tariffs are usually set by the pedicab union. These rickshaws usually operate within a short distance due to manual effort involved, and especially run on narrow lanes where buses and auto rickshaw do not work. These rickshaws are not allowed to pass through Kolkata's main street. Hand-drawn rickshaws are mainly found in the old area of ​​North Kolkata and some old areas of South Kolkata. In addition, cycle rickshaws are also public transport in many areas of kolkata. They also anchored on a narrow lane and were not allowed to pass through the main road.
Auto rickshaw has become a very common mode of transportation for short distances. They are usually not measured, and are usually shared. There are multiple routes, and automatic rickshaws from certain route routes between two different places from that route only. Autorickshaw can accommodate three people in the back seat, and one passenger in front beside the driver. The rate is usually quite low compared to other metro cities like Delhi and Mumbai, the minimum rate is INR6. These rickshaw cars are not allowed on the main arterial roads and certain parts of the city.
Airport
Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport (IATA code: CCU ) in Dum Dum (formerly known as Dum Dum airport) is the only airport in the city, which operates both domestic and international flights. This is the gateway to North-East India, Bangkok, and Bangladesh. The number of people using the airport has increased consistently over the past few years. There are flying clubs in Behala. After several years of inactivity has recently been restored.
Port and water transport
Kolkata is also a major port and along with Haldia dock system, Kolkata Port Trust has become one of the best players in the country. The Port of Kolkata has regular passenger service to Port Blair from Netaji Subhas Docks.
Also the twin cities of Kolkata and Howrah are connected by local water ferries through extensive ghats like Fairlie Ghat, Howrah Ghat, Shibpur Ghat, Prinsep Ghat, Cossipore Ghat, etc. Small boats are used for recreational purposes. There are plans to start utilizing the canals that flow through the city as a network of water transport. The first service is scheduled to start from September 2016 - and will include Belgachia-Lake Town's split in the Kestopur Canal.
In addition to all these modes of transport, as in other Indian cities, walking is a very common way to travel between workplaces and nearby train stations or bus stops. Private cars, though fewer in number and usage compared to other major cities in India, are growing rapidly and slowly becoming the transportation of choice for large numbers of people assisted by economic growth, higher per capita income and the availability of easy loans from financial institutions.
See also
- Calcutta State Transport Corporation
- Calcutta Tramways Company
- West Bengal Surface Transport Company
References
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