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Kolkata Metro: 3 New Lines Are Starting From Mar 15; Netizens Slam For No Services On Sundays

Kolkata Metro's new lines are all set to start operations.

by Shreya Ghosh
Kolkata Metro: 3 New Lines Are Starting From Mar 15; Netizens Slam For No Services On Sundays

Kolkata Metro Rail is India’s oldest metro system and has been operating since 1984. In the last few years, some significant developments have taken place in different parts of the entire metro rail network. With efficient infrastructure and the formation of new routes, several lines are ready to enhance connectivity within the City of Joy and make the travelling experience convenient for thousands of passengers every day. New metro lines are all set to start operating on March 15 and here’s all you need to know about the routes.

Services Of Kolkata’s New Metro Lines Are Starting Soon

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated several metro projects and services on the new stretches of Green Line, Orange Line, and Purple Line recently. It was on March 6 when PM Modi visited the city and inaugurated the services at Esplanade, Kavi Subhash, and Majerhat metro stations. And now, all these recently inaugurated metro routes are ready to provide operations and carry passengers to their destinations.

Details About The Green Line:

  • Starting on March 15, the first metro from Howrah Maidan to Esplanade will begin at 7:00 AM.
  • From Esplanade to Howrah Maidan, the timing of the first metro will be at 7:00 AM.
  • And for the last metro, the timing is 9:45 PM for both routes.
  • Howrah Maidan to Esplanade stretch of Green Line will not provide services on Sundays.

Details About The Orange Line:

  • The Kavi Subhash to Hemanta Mukhopadhyay stretch of Kolkata metro’s Orange Line will begin commercial metro services on March 15.
  • The timing of the first service from Kavi Subhash to Hemanta Mukhopadhyay will be at 9 AM.
  • And the first service from Hemanta Mukhopadhyay to Kavi Subhash will start at 9 AM.
  • The last service time from Kavi Subhash to Hemanta Mukhopadhyay will be at 4:40 PM.
  • And the last service from Hemanta Mukhopadhyay to Kavi Subhash will be at 4:40 PM.
  • Metro services will not operate on Saturdays and Sundays.

All Details About The Purple Line:

  • Starting on March 15, the first metro from Joka to Majerhat will start at 8:30 AM.
  • This is the same time for the first metro from Majerhat to Joka.
  • The last metro from Joka to Majerhat will be at 3:35 PM.
  • 3:35 PM is the timing of the last service from Majerhat to Joka as well.
  • Services will not operate on Saturdays and Sundays.

Also read: PM Modi Inaugurates India’s First-Ever Underwater Metro Service In Kolkata; Pics & Videos Inside 

Netizens Are Reacting To ‘No Metros’ On Sundays

Kolkatans are not that happy with the timings of the new metro lines. Though there is some excitement among passengers to travel on the new routes, not everyone is pleased with the timings, especially with no services on the weekends. Except for the Howrah Maidan to Esplanade stretch of the Green line, none of these new services will operate on Saturdays. Also, all three are not running on Sundays as of now. This is how Netizens are responding to the timings of the last services and no metros on Sundays.

Also read: India’s First-Ever Underwater Metro Service To Open In Kolkata On March 6; Here’s Everything You Need To Know

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Cover Image Courtesy: X/ Metro Railway Kolkata (@metrorailwaykol)

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First Published: March 12, 2024 5:58 PM