SMPK skillfully handles metro coaches shipped from China

Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port, Kolkata (SMPK) takes immense pride in contributing to the vision of a New India. On September 9, 2025, a vessel, MV SPRING SHINE, berthed at Netaji Subhas Dock, delivering 16 metro coaches along with their spares. The coaches are being efficiently handled and stevedored by M/s T. P. Roy Choudhury, and will soon depart via the Kolkata Dock System rail under SMPK to operate on the metro railway tracks of Kolkata.

Commented Chairman, SMPK Mr Rathendra Raman: “The arrival of metro coaches at SMPK is not just a port operation—it is a reflection of our nation’s resolve towards building a New India. The Kolkata Metro has been an integral part of the city’s growth story, and today’s facilitation by SMPK is a proud contribution to its continued expansion. I congratulate Metro Railway, Kolkata on this development, and extend my heartfelt appreciation to the SMPK team and our partners for their dedication in ensuring smooth and efficient handling of the consignment. SMPK remains firmly committed to driving growth, supporting modern infrastructure and shaping the future of India’s maritime and logistics ecosystem.”

So far, KDS, under Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port, has handled 48 metro coaches shipped from Dalian and manufactured by Dalian Locomotive and Rolling Stock Co. in China. Imported by Metro Railway, Kolkata, these were, upon unloading from the vessel, directly placed on rail tracks for hauling by locomotives. Three vessels, Spring Mota, Galaxy Glory and Spring Shine, carrying total 48 metro coaches, have been handled at SMPK till date, as per a release.

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