Kolkata

Kolkata Metro has announced that train services on the Green Line will be suspended every Sunday from March 23. This decision will allow the testing of the Communication-Based Train Control (CBTC) system. The affected stretch runs from Howrah Maidan to Salt ...

Kolkata's metro network is expanding once again! The extension of the Metro Railway's Purple Line to Eden Gardens has been approved, with an additional investment of Rs 1,000 crore. This new addition will extend the line by 1.6 km, increasing the ...

Kolkata's iconic Howrah Bridge is set to become even more captivating with a new lighting project designed to enhance its nighttime charm. The Kolkata Port Authority, which maintains the bridge, has announced plans to introduce dynamic lighting that will highlight the ...

The Kolkata Metro has announced that metro services on the East-West corridor will be completely suspended on March 8 and 9 due to important testing of the Communication-based Train Control (CBTC) system. This testing is necessary to check the efficiency of ...

In an effort to preserve the heritage of Kolkata's famous yellow taxis, the West Bengal government, along with a private company, has launched a modern version of these traditional cabs. Transport Minister Snehasis Chakraborty, along with Transport Secretary Soumitra Mohan and ...

The Kolkata Metro has announced a new update in its ticketing system, which will come into effect on February 28. With this change, passengers will now be able to buy up to seven QR-based paper tickets in one transaction. This is ...

Passengers traveling on the Kolkata Metro's East-West corridor will face a temporary halt in services from February 20 to February 23. The Kolkata Metro has announced this suspension to carry out important testing of the Communication-Based Train Control (CBTC) system. This ...

Kolkata's metro rail, a vital part of the city's public transportation system, will experience a temporary halt in services along its East-West corridor. This pause is set to facilitate crucial testing of the Communication-based Train Control (CBTC) system. An official shared ...

Kolkata's iconic yellow taxis, a staple of the city's streets since 1962, are set to undergo a significant transformation. The West Bengal government has amended regulations to permit all light commercial vehicles with taxi permits to don the classic yellow color. ...

The Kolkata Metro has achieved a remarkable feat by linking Howrah and Sealdah via the Green Line, reducing the commute time between these two crucial stations to just 11 minutes. This development, part of the East-West Metro Corridor project, is set ...

Kolkata has been named India's most congested city in the 2024 TomTom Traffic Index, surpassing Bengaluru. Globally, Kolkata ranks as the second slowest city in terms of traffic speed, just behind Barranquilla, Colombia. This finding highlights the serious challenges of urban ...

The Kolkata Metro has announced an exciting plan to extend the Joka-Esplanade Purple Line to Eden Gardens, adding an extra 1.6 km to its route. This development aims to improve public transport in the city, making daily commutes and visits to ...