Archive · 6 Aug 2025
RITES Audit: Kolkata Metro Blue Line Stations Structurally Sound
Imagine the train tracks and stations under the city are checked to make sure they are safe.
Experts looked at the tunnels and stations to see if they were strong enough, focusing on the underground sections and the pillars above ground.
The experts said everything seemed okay, but they will monitor for any needed changes.
Plans were in place to fix a station after a festival due to some foundation issues.
RITES conducted a security audit of the DumDum-Kavi Subhas stretch of Kolkata Metro's Blue Line.
The audit covered 22 stations, including 17 underground stations.
Stations and tunnels were found structurally safe and sound.
Kavi Subhas station's up platform was slated for partial razing due to foundation issues.
Monitoring of tunnels has increased due to water seepage in some underground sections.
- Who
- RITES conducted the audit.
- What
- A security audit of the DumDum-Kavi Subhas stretch of the Kolkata Metro Railway Blue Line.
- When
- The audit was conducted early this year.
- Where
- The DumDum-Kavi Subhas stretch of the Kolkata Metro Railway Blue Line.
- Why
- To assess the structural integrity of the stations and tunnels.
Concerns
Considerations
Safety vs. Convenience
Concerns
Public safety due to potential structural vulnerabilities.
Considerations
Operational disruptions and inconvenience.
- Stations Audited
- 22
- Underground Stations
- 17
- Underground Section Length
- 16.45 km
- Consulting Agency
- RITES
