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The new Calcutta Metro subway system is clean, efficient, and
modern. It runs from Dum Dum in the North to Tollygunge in the
South. Total length of metro is 16. 5 km. Travelling time from
Dum Dum to Tollygunge is 33 minutes.
Park Street Station is near Sudder Street. Chandni Chowk Station is near the Indian Airlines office. Girish Park Station is near Tagore's house and the Marble Palace. Mahatma Gandhi Road Station is near Calcutta University. Maidan Station or Rabindra Sadan Station are near Victoria Memorial. Kalighat Station is near Kalighat. Operates from 7:00 to 21:20 (Sundays from 14:35 to 21:20) Fare is according to kilometers travelled. There are 3 fare zones: 1-5 kilometers: 4 rupees 5-10 kilometers: 6 rupees 10 kilometers: 8 rupees . |