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Kolkata Metro update: Orange Line’s Chingrighata-Sector 5 section inspected by General Manager – Details inside

The section connecting the IT hub of Sector 5 to the southern fringes of the city is expected to be…

December 7, 2024 21:50 IST

Kolkata Metro to impose Rs 10 surcharge on tickets for night services

The surcharge will apply uniformly, regardless of the distance traveled.

December 3, 2024 13:31 IST

Kolkata Metro: New aluminium third rail installed at Mahatma Gandhi Road Metro Station

The replacement project was a critical part of Metro Railway’s modernization efforts, with the Ministry of Railways approving the switch…

Updated: December 2, 2024 14:42 IST

Kolkata Metro update: Ridership hits over 9.3 crore in past five months

During this period, the Blue Line emerged as the busiest, carrying 8 crore passengers.

November 29, 2024 17:31 IST

Kolkata Metro takes green step, launches rooftop solar plant in Tollygunge to reduce carbon footprint

Metro Railway authorities have announced plans to install an additional 27,000 kWp solar power plant across various locations on the…

November 26, 2024 10:05 IST

Kolkata Metro to run 130 services on Blue Line today, starting from Noapara on trial basis

This marks a slight change in the usual schedule, with trial services starting from Noapara instead of Dumdum for trains…

Updated: November 24, 2024 11:48 IST

Kolkata Metro Update: More trains to ease commuters rush on Howrah Maidan-Esplanade stretch

At present, 150 trains are operating daily on this route and 76 others are running between Howrah Maidan and Esplanade.

Updated: November 17, 2024 18:13 IST

Kolkata Metro Update: Services on Howrah Maidan-Esplanade stretch to be rescheduled from Monday – Check new timings here

Starting November 11, metro services in the west-bound tunnel will operate between Howrah Maidan and Mahakaran stations, rather than Howrah…

November 10, 2024 17:47 IST

Kolkata Metro to run 8 special trains for Kali Puja devotees on October 31

The Blue Line service will feature four trains departing from Kavi Subhas (New Garia) at 10 pm, 10:20 pm, 10:40…

October 30, 2024 20:59 IST

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Kolkata Metro Rail project: No felling or transplantation of trees without CEC nod, rules Supreme Court

The Supreme Court was hearing a petition filed by the NGO People United for Better Living in Calcutta (PUBLIC), challenging…

Updated: October 23, 2024 16:00 IST

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Kolkata Metro services disrupted for one hour after woman jumps in front of train

The disruption in metro services lasted until 11:50 a.m. when normal train operations resumed after the woman was safely extricated.

October 23, 2024 14:05 IST

Metro news, Kolkata Metro records 50 lakh riders during Durga Puja

Kolkata Metro records 50 lakh riders during Durga Puja – Find out how many used the underwater Howrah Maidan-Esplanade line

This marks a 1.77 per cent increase from last year’s figures, reflecting the growing popularity of the metro system during…

October 15, 2024 11:23 IST

Kolkata Metro update: 288 services on Sasthi, late-night operations during Durga Puja

On the Dakshineswar-New Garia stretch, trains will operate from 12:55 pm to 1:02 am and again from 3:38 am to…

Updated: October 1, 2024 19:23 IST

Kolkata Metro: Late-night metro services after ISL football matches on Green Line-1

Starting from September 23, 2024, Metro will run a special train from Salt Lake Stadium station to Sealdah at 10:15…

September 20, 2024 22:33 IST

Kolkata Metro Update: Aluminum third rail replaces steel at Maidan siding

The replacement follows similar work at Girish Park siding, completed on September 7, 2024.

September 16, 2024 20:30 IST

Kolkata Metro Update: 262 Blue line services to run on September 17 for Vishwakarma Puja

Kolkata Metro: On the day of the festival, the Blue Line will operate 131 trains in the up direction and…

September 14, 2024 09:03 IST

Maiden trail run between Noapara and Dumdum Cantonment metro stations was conducted for the first time on March 24 (Image/Kolkatametro)

Supreme Court halts tree felling for Kolkata Metro work near Victoria Memorial

The apex court’s decision underscores the need to balance infrastructural development with environmental preservation.

September 13, 2024 13:58 IST

Kolkata Metro: Revised train operations on Green Line-2 from today due to maintenance

Kolkata Metro: From September 8, Metro services on the Green Line-2 will experience reduced frequency during non-peak periods, which are…

September 8, 2024 09:54 IST

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