Kolkata Metro on Saturday announced that it will operate a reduced number of trains on the Blue Line, that is from Dakshineswar to New Garia, on June 17, in observance of Eid-Ul-Zuha.
Blue Line Services Adjustment on Eid-ul-Zuha
On a regular day, Metro Railway runs 288 trains. However, due to the holiday on Monday, only 214 trains will be operational.
Train Schedule:
First Train: The first train will depart at 6:50 am from Dumdum to Kavi Subhash (New Garia) and simultaneously from Kavi Subhash to Dakshineshwar.
Last Train: The last train from Dumdum to Kavi Subhash will leave at 9:40 pm. Similarly, the last train from Kavi Subhash to Dumdum will also depart at 9:40 pm.
Special Night Service: After the last scheduled train, there will be a special night service with one pair of trains departing from Kavi Subhash and Dumdum stations at 11:00 pm.
Kolkata Metro Green Line Services Adjustments
The Green Line (Sealdah to Salt Lake Sector V) will also see a reduction in services. Instead of the usual 106 trains, only 90 trains will run on this route.
Train Schedule:
The trains will run at 20-minute intervals throughout the day.
Service Start Time: The first train will start at 6:55 am.
For the Green Line-2 (Howrah Maidan-Esplanade) and other corridors, Metro Railway will maintain its regular services. There will be no changes in the train schedules for these routes.
By adjusting the train schedules, Metro Railway aims to accommodate the reduced passenger load expected on the holiday while still providing essential services for those who need to travel.