Archive · 28 Nov 2025
Kolkata Metro Purple Line Expands Services
The Kolkata Metro is making some changes to the Purple Line.
Starting December 1, 2025, there will be more trains running on weekdays.
There will be 84 trains each day, which is an increase from the current 80.
The first train of the day will leave a bit earlier, and the last train will leave a bit later.
This is good news for people who use the Sealdah-Budge Budge Line of the Eastern Railway, especially in the morning and late evening.
On Saturdays, there are already 40 trains running, but there are still no trains on Sundays.
Kolkata Metro's Purple Line will increase weekday services to 84 trains daily starting December 1, 2025.
First train from Joka to Majerhat will depart at 06:40 hrs, and from Majerhat to Joka at 07:03 hrs.
Last train from Joka will depart at 21:05 hrs, and from Majerhat at 21:26 hrs.
The changes aim to benefit passengers connecting with Eastern Railway trains at Majerhat station.
Weekend services on Saturdays will continue with 40 trains, while Sundays remain without service.
- Who
- Kolkata Metro commuters and Eastern Railway passengers
- What
- Increase in weekday services and revised timings for the Purple Line
- When
- Starting December 1, 2025
- Where
- Kolkata, India
- Why
- To improve convenience for passengers, especially those connecting with Eastern Railway trains at Majerhat station
- Line
- Purple Line
- Weekday Services
- 84 (42 UP, 42 DN)
- First Train (Joka to Majerhat)
- 06:40 hrs
- First Train (Majerhat to Joka)
- 07:03 hrs
- Last Train (Joka)
- 21:05 hrs
- Last Train (Majerhat)
- 21:26 hrs
- Weekend Services
- Saturdays only (40 services)
- Sunday Services
- None
