To accommodate the influx of devotees visiting Kolkata’s iconic Dakshineswar and Kalighat temples on Kali Puja night, Kolkata Metro will operate eight additional special trains along the Dakshineswar-New Garia (Blue Line) route on October 31. The trains will run in both directions between 9:40 pm and 11 pm, ensuring smoother travel for worshippers on this important night, officials announced.
Train Timings and Frequency
The Blue Line service will feature four trains departing from Kavi Subhas (New Garia) at 10 pm, 10:20 pm, 10:40 pm, and 11 pm. Simultaneously, from the Dakshineswar side, four trains will leave at 9:48 pm, 10:08 pm, 10:28 pm, and 10:48 pm, with a 20-minute interval between each train.
This arrangement aims to serve devotees traveling to the revered Dakshineswar temple, located in the northern suburbs, and the Kalighat temple, a renowned shakti peeth in the south of the city.
Throughout October 31, Kolkata Metro will operate 198 services on the Blue Line (99 in each direction), reduced from the usual 292 trips. Adjustments have also been made to the Green Line-1 (Sealdah-Sector V), with 90 services (45 East-bound and 45 West-bound) instead of the regular 106. Services on the Green Line-2 (Howrah Maidan-Esplanade), Purple Line (Joka-Majerhat), and Orange Line (New Garia-Ruby) will remain unaffected.