By Jasreet Kaur19, Jul 2024 11:30 AMjagranjosh.com
Underwater metro
Underwater metro systems are amazing examples of modern engineering. These systems run beneath rivers, seas, and other bodies of water to connect different parts of a city. Tap to read about top underwater metro in the world.
Kolkata Metro, India
Kolkata's East-West Metro Corridor includes an underwater section that runs beneath the Hooghly River. It is India's first underwater metro.
Shanghai Metro, China
The Shanghai Metro includes an underwater section in the Line 4 and Line 2 tunnels under the Huangpu River.
Seoul Metropolitan Subway, South Korea
Line 9 of the Seoul Metro runs underwater beneath the Han River.
Hong Kong MTR, China
The MTR's Airport Express and Tung Chung Line both feature underwater sections passing through the seabed under Victoria Harbour.
Tokyo Bay Aqua-Line, Japan
This combined bridge and tunnel connects Kawasaki and Kisarazu, with an underwater tunnel section.
Istanbul Metro, Turkey
The Marmaray Line includes an underwater tunnel crossing the Bosphorus Strait, connecting the European and Asian sides of Istanbul.