Archive · 18 Aug 2025
Kavi Subhash Station Closure Disrupts Hospital Access
Imagine a train station called Kavi Subhash that is closed.
This station helped people get to hospitals easily.
Now, people have to take longer, more expensive routes to get to hospitals like Peerless and RN Tagore Hospital.
This is making it harder for patients and their families to get to appointments on time.
Hospitals are also dealing with staff and patients arriving late.
The train line that goes to the hospitals has much fewer riders now.
Closure of Kavi Subhash Metro station has disrupted access to hospitals along EM Bypass.
Commuters previously used the Blue and Orange Lines to reach hospitals, but now face longer routes.
Patients and relatives are experiencing increased travel times and costs.
Hospitals report late arrivals and missed appointments due to transportation issues.
The Orange Line has seen a 50% drop in passenger numbers since the station's closure.
- Who
- Patients, relatives, and hospital staff are affected by the closure.
- What
- The Kavi Subhash Metro station is closed, disrupting access to hospitals.
- When
- The station closed on July 28th.
- Where
- Kavi Subhash station in Kolkata, impacting hospitals along the EM Bypass.
- Why
- The station was closed after cracks appeared in the platform pillars.
Hospital Patients and Relatives
Metro Authorities
Travel Disruption
Hospital Patients and Relatives
Patients and relatives face longer, more expensive journeys to hospitals.
Metro Authorities
Metro officials address infrastructure issues.
- Affected Station
- Kavi Subhash (New Garia)
- Impacted Hospitals
- Peerless Hospital, RN Tagore Hospital, Ruby General Hospital
- Original Route
- Blue Line to Orange Line
- Alternative Route
- Bus or auto from Shahid Khudiram
- Orange Line Ridership Drop
- 50%