After Kolkata Metro's Futuristic Revamp, Residents Could Enjoy A Bullet Train-Like Experience

Kolkata Metro trains are all set to get an advanced-technological makeover and residents will get a bullet train-like experience without actually sitting in one. The East-West metro line is getting technologically-advanced coaches from Bharat Earth Movers Limited (BEML). The Bengaluru-based body will supply 14 six-coach rakes to the Kolkata Metro Rail Corporation (KMRC).

The coaches are similar to bullet train coaches but the Kolkata metro coaches will be made of aluminium instead of steel.

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Speaking to TOI, D K Hota, chairman and managing director of BEML, said "National High Speed Corporation is looking at Hitachi, Kawasaki and Mitsubishi for 240 coaches by 2022-23.?

According to DK Hota, the public-sector undertaking is the oldest coach manufacturer in India with nearly 45% of all metro coaches in the country made by BEML.

The process has already begun with three of the coaches already reaching the city, and undergoing trials. The fourth coach will arrive this month. By January 2019, the KMRC plans to start commercial runs between Sector V and Salt Lake Stadium.

Kolkata, brace yourself for that awesome bullet train ride!?