Transport in Kolkata
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The transport system of Kolkata, a city in India, is a mix of modern mass rapid transport and old transport modalities like rickshaws. Kolkata is connected to the rest of India by the National Highways, the extensive network of the Indian Railways, National Waterways and by air. The most traffic to Northeast India route is via Kolkata.
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Transport in Kolkata | |||
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Owner | West Bengal Transport Corporation | ||
Area served | Kolkata and surrounding regions | ||
Locale | Kolkata Metropolitan Area | ||
Transit type | Rapid transit, Commuter rail, Tram, Bus, Taxicab and Ferry | ||
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Began operation | 24 February 1873[1] | ||
Operator(s) | Metro Railway, Kolkata Eastern Railway South Eastern Railway West Bengal Transport Corporation | ||
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