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Kolkata Metro will add weekend services on October 3–4 and 10–11 to ease pre‑Pujo rush on the Blue, Green and Yellow lines. On Saturdays, totals jump to 272 (Blue), 236 (Green) and 120 (Yellow). On Sundays, Blue rises to 188 and Green to 125, with first and last train timings unchanged.
Yellow runs normal 78 services on both Sundays, but there will be two direct trains between Jai Hind Bimanbandar and Dakshineswar instead of three. Saturday boosts are aimed at afternoon shopping peaks across Esplanade and central markets. These additions are limited to the three corridors named above. Plan for fuller platforms and tighter headways during post‑lunch hours.
Kolkata Metro weekend services: first and last trains
From July 27, Blue and Green start at 6:00 am and run till 10:30 pm on Saturdays; Sundays keep a 9:00 am start with last trains around 10:30 pm. Yellow’s typical window remains roughly 7:18 am to 9:58 pm from Noapara, unchanged for these weekends. Always confirm station‑specific times on the day.
| Date | Blue Line | Green Line | Yellow Line | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Oct 3 & 10 | 272 (+20) | 236 (+24) | 120 (+28) | Added for shopper crowds |
| Sun, Oct 4 & 11 | 188 (+36) | 125 (+14) | 78 (normal) | Two direct Airport–Dakshineswar trains |
Esplanade, Sealdah, Dakshineswar: crowd‑control and interchange tips
Expect managed queues and gate‑specific flows at Esplanade’s interchange; follow police signs and staff instructions. Sealdah’s concourses see sharp surges near suburban exits; keep right, avoid pausing on ramps. Dakshineswar queues build after evening aarti; use pre‑loaded cards or mobile QR to reduce dwell time. Extra personnel will be deployed outside key stations.
How to track live updates for Kolkata Metro during Durga Puja
Use the Aamar Kolkata Metro app for live service notices, QR tickets and smart‑card top‑ups. Follow the official X handle @metrorailwaykol for alerts. Check Kolkata Traffic Police advisories for last‑mile diversions near pandals. Enable notifications and refresh before starting, as crowd measures may change by hour.