Metro: World’s First Metro: Not Calcutta, A Shocking History
Many may think that Kolkata is the city where the first metro service was launched, but the truth is somewhat different. The first metro in the history of the world was opened in 1863 in London. Surprisingly, this is true. The world’s first underground train service started in London.
This London Metro is called “London Underground” or “Tube”. It is known as the world’s first subway and soon after its opening, a new era in transportation began. Initially powered by steam engines, the metro system was gradually upgraded to electricity and became one of the largest and oldest metro services in the world.
Kolkata’s metro: India’s first, but not the world’s
However, the first metro service in India was launched in Kolkata, in 1984. It is known as the first metro rail project in South Asia. Kolkata’s metro line is one of the symbols of modern India’s development. While Calcutta’s metro is a point of pride for Indians, London holds the distinction of having the world’s first metro service.
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Therefore, whenever the question arises as to which city the world’s first metro rail service was launched, the answer will be London, not Kolkata. But Kolkata started the history of Metro in India, which is an important part of every Indian’s pride.
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