Kolkata Metro emerges as most preferable mode of transport during Durga Puja

Oct 25, 2023 Anish Mondal

Passengers prioritize Metros over alternative transportation methods

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Daily passenger count of Metro steadily increased since Sharadotsav

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Metro sees crowded platforms

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Passenger count crossed 8 lakh mark on Oct 20

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This has been reflected on Blue Line after a gap of 1474 days

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Metro Railway operated night-long services in North-South Corridor

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All ticket counters have been opened at the stations

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Leave of all Metro officers & staff cancelled

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