The Metro authorities said that on October 20, a complete of 144 trains-72 in every direction-will function alongside the Dakshineswar–Sahid Khudiram route. Whereas the rely is decrease than the standard 272 weekday companies, the revised schedule has been deliberate to increase operations into the evening.
The Kolkata Metro Railway has introduced particular late-night companies on its Blue Line on October 20 (Monday), permitting devotees to journey conveniently on the night of Kali Puja. The transfer is available in response to the big variety of passengers anticipated to go to town’s iconic Kalighat and Dakshineswar Kali Temples for night-long festivities.
In keeping with an official assertion issued on Friday (October 17), Metro authorities will lengthen operations past common hours to make sure easy and protected journey for worshippers and commuters alike.
Prolonged timings and repair particulars
On Kali Puja evening, the final prepare from Dakshineswar to Sahid Khudiram will depart at 10:51 pm, as an alternative of the standard 9:28 pm. Likewise, the final prepare from Sahid Khudiram to Dakshineswar will depart at 11:00 pm, changing the conventional 9:33 pm schedule. This extension will provide devotees further journey choices late into the evening, a observe the Metro often reserves for main festivals and citywide occasions.
Variety of companies to be adjusted
The Metro assertion clarified that on October 20, a complete of 144 companies (72 in every route) will probably be operated on the Dakshineswar–Sahid Khudiram hall. Though that is fewer than the standard 272 weekday companies, the diminished schedule has been adjusted to accommodate evening operations and facilitate crowd management at key stations.
Officers added that further workers and safety personnel will probably be deployed to handle passenger move, notably at non secular hubs akin to Kalighat and Dakshineswar, which are a magnet for 1000’s of devotees throughout Kali Puja.
Reduction for commuters and devotees
Yearly, the competition of Kali Puja sees large gatherings throughout Kolkata’s temples and pandals. The particular evening metro companies are anticipated to tremendously ease strain on metropolis roads and guarantee protected, snug journey for passengers heading to and from non secular websites.
Commuters have welcomed the initiative, citing the Kolkata Metro’s prolonged schedule as each a aid and a sensible step to deal with competition crowds effectively.