Archive · 22 Sep 2025
Kolkata Metro Records 1.5 Crore Commuters After Expansion
The Kolkata Metro saw a huge number of people using its services after expanding its routes.
Over 1.5 crore people rode the metro between August 22nd and September 21st.
On one busy day, over 5 lakh people used the metro.
The Blue Line was the busiest.
Tourists can also buy special cards for unlimited rides.
The metro is considered a convenient and safe way to travel.
Kolkata Metro recorded over 1.5 crore commuters between August 22 and September 21.
The Blue Line (Dakshineswar-Sahid Khudiram) saw over 4.04 lakh passengers.
The Green Line (Howrah Maidan-Salt Lake Sector V) had over 1.11 lakh passengers.
The Yellow Line (Noapara-Jai Hind Bimanbandar) had over 4800 passengers.
Tourist Smart Cards offer unlimited rides for visitors.
- Who
- Kolkata Metro
- What
- Recorded over 1.5 crore commuters
- When
- August 22 to September 21
- Where
- Kolkata, across multiple Metro lines
- Why
- Due to the popularity of its services
- Total Commuters (August 22-September 21)
- 1.5 crore+
- Busiest Line
- Blue Line
- Lines Included
- Blue, Green, Yellow, and Orange
- Single-Day Peak
- 5.21 lakh (September 21)
- Tourist Smart Card Options
- 3-day and 5-day unlimited rides