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Planning Janmashtami travel on Friday, September 4? Kolkata Metro will run a special timetable. Services are trimmed on Blue, Green and Yellow. First and last trains remain unchanged. Officials have pegged 252 trains on Blue, 212 on Green and 92 on Yellow. That keeps temple commutes and airport links predictable despite lighter mid‑day frequencies.
The July 27 extension still applies on the holiday. Blue Line first trains leave at 6:00 am, with last departures at 10:30 pm. Green Line begins at 6:00 am from Howrah Maidan and 6:09 am from Sector V. The final Green trains leave both ends at 10:30 pm. Booking counters shut at 9:25 pm, so prefer QR tickets late.
Kolkata Metro Janmashtami timetable: Blue, Green and Yellow lines
Compared with regular weekdays, Blue will run 252 trains instead of 272. Green schedules drop to 212 from 236. That means slightly wider gaps outside peaks, though core connectivity stays intact. Purple and Orange follow their usual holiday timetables without additional changes. Plan interchanges accordingly if your journey spans multiple corridors.
On Yellow Line to the airport, the current timetable remains earlier and shorter. First trains start at 7:00 am from Noapara and Jai Hind (Airport). Last departures are 9:34 pm from Noapara to the airport and 9:40 pm back to Noapara. Expect 20–30 minute gaps on Yellow versus 6–15 minutes on Blue and Green.
| Line | Services on Sep 4 | First train | Last train | Typical frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue | 252 | 06:00 both ends | 22:30 both ends | 6–12 minutes |
| Green | 212 | 06:00 Howrah Maidan; 06:09 Sector V | 22:30 both ends | 8–15 minutes |
| Yellow | 92 | 07:00 Noapara; 07:00 Airport | 21:34 Noapara→Airport; 21:40 Airport→Noapara | 20–30 minutes |
Interchange, parking and last‑mile tips for Kolkata Metro Janmashtami
Esplanade will see heavy interchanges between Blue and Green. Sealdah will stay busy with suburban transfers. Arrive a few minutes earlier and follow signage for line changes. “It’s all very good to extend operation hours. But the authorities must also upgrade logistics,” said a Metro union leader. He noted queues near closing time.
Visiting ISKCON’s Albert Road temple for night aarti? Use Blue Line stations at Rabindra Sadan or Park Street for shorter walks. Curbside parking near religious hubs often faces event‑day restrictions; check Kolkata Traffic Police updates. If crowding rises, Metro sometimes adds extra trips. Recheck official channels on September 3 evening for any late additions.