Kolkata Metro Update: Will Sealdah-Esplanade route start this year? Deets inside

The opening of the Sealdah Esplanade section of East-West Metro is facing further delays. Metro authorities have shared concerning news, raising doubts about whether the route will be operational this year. What are the reasons behind this situation?

The opening of the Sealdah-Esplanade section is being repeatedly delayed.

Metro authorities have announced concerning news.

Will the Sealdah-Esplanade Metro be operational this year?

What are the authorities saying, and why is this happening?

Experts believe the East-West Metro section needs more time to be completed.

PM Modi is expected to inaugurate the Sealdah-Esplanade Metro this month.

Kolkata Metro is uncertain if all work can be finished before the inauguration.

Railway safety officers haven't inspected the section yet.

Railway safety officers need time to come to Kolkata after handling work elsewhere.

Tunnel repair work is still pending on the Sealdah-Esplanade line.

Railway safety officers can't inspect until tunnel repairs are complete.

Commercial service can't begin without CRS approval; inspection pending repairs.

The Sealdah-Esplanade Metro service might be delayed due to pending CRS inspection.

PM Modi is also expected to inaugurate the New Garia-Airport Metro line.