AAMAR METRO

PRESS RELEASE

BREAKTHROUGH OF TBM DURGA AT VICTORIA METRO STATION

A SIGNIFICANT MILESTONE IN THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE JOKA–ESPLANADE METRO LINE

Kolkata, Date: - 10.07.2026

Another feather has been added in the glorious history of Metro Railway, Kolkata today o­n 10.07.2026 as Durga, the Tunnel Boring Machine, made the breakthrough at Victoria Metro station in presence of Shri Prem Sagar Gupta, General Manager, Metro Railway, Kolkata, His Excellency Consul General of Nepal, Commissioner, Kolkata Municipal Corporation, Police Commissioner, Howrah, other senior officials of Metro Railway, Rail Vikas Nigam Limited, L&T, the executing agency and other distinguished guests. As expected, the historic breakthrough happened around 10.30 hrs.This breakthrough marks the completion of o­ne of the tunnelling works from Khidderpore to Victoria station which began o­n 10.07.2025.

The successful breakthrough of TBM "Durga" demonstrates the engineering excellence, meticulous planning, team work and dedicated efforts of all stakeholders involved in the project. This achievement represents an important step towards boosting Kolkata's urban transport infrastructure by providing faster, safer, and more sustainable Metro connectivity.

Speaking o­n this historic occasion, GM, Metro Railway, Kolkata, appreciated the commitment and teamwork of the project personnel who ensured safe, methodical, professional and efficient tunnelling while maintaining the highest standards of quality and safety, without disturbing the surface traffic movement.

Metro Railway infrastructure projects contribute to the nation's development and for a Vikshit Bharat with modern public transportation.