2 months ago
Kolkata Metro Extends Operating Hours
The Kolkata Metro is changing its schedule to start earlier and end later.
Starting from July 27, 2026, trains will run from 6 a.m.
to 10.30 p.m.
on the Blue and Green Lines from Monday to Saturday.
This is to help students and office workers, as well as people who go to events late at night.
The Metro will also run more trains each day.
However, some people are worried about getting home safely from the stations late at night, especially women.
The government is working to improve infrastructure and security to address these concerns.
Kolkata Metro will start services at 6 a.m. and end at 10.30 p.m. from July 27, 2026, Monday to Saturday.
The Blue and Green Lines will have extended operating hours and increased services.
The number of services per day will increase, with 272 on the Blue Line and 236 on the Green Line from Monday to Friday.
Public concerns include lack of connectivity from stations to homes and security issues for women taking the last trains.
The government is working to improve infrastructure and security to address these concerns.
- Who
- Metro Railway, Kolkata
- What
- Extended operating hours and increased services
- Where
- Blue and Green Lines in Kolkata
- When
- Starting July 27, 2026, Monday to Saturday
- Why
- To benefit students, office-goers, and those attending late events
Metro Railway Officials
Public Concerns
Service Extension
Metro Railway Officials
The Metro Railway has extended operating hours to benefit students and office-goers, with services starting at 6 a.m. and ending at 10.30 p.m. on Blue and Green Lines from July 27, 2026, Monday to Saturday.
Public Concerns
Public concerns include lack of connectivity from stations to homes and security issues, particularly for women taking the last trains.
Service Increase
Metro Railway Officials
The number of services per day will increase, with 272 services on the Blue Line and 236 on the Green Line from Monday to Friday.
Public Concerns
People hope the situation will improve with the BJP government's efforts to enhance infrastructure and security.
Key facts
- Start Time
- 6 a.m.
- End Time
- 10.30 p.m.
- Lines Affected
- Blue and Green Lines
- Start Date
- July 27, 2026
- Days of Operation
- Monday to Saturday
- Blue Line Services (Mon-Fri)
- 272
- Green Line Services (Mon-Fri)
- 236
- Sunday Services Start Time
- 9 a.m.
- Sunday Services End Time
- 10.30 p.m.
Quotes
Metro official
Representative of Kolkata Metro Railway
“These enhanced services are introduced to improve passenger convenience by increasing the number of train services and providing earlier morning connectivity on weekdays and Saturdays.”
financialexpress.com
Sources
Blue and Green Line Kolkata Metro services to begin at 6am from July 27
Kolkata Metro timings revised from July 27: Check first and last trains, service frequency
Kolkata Metro extends Blue, Green line timings from July 27, adds more daily services
Now, Kolkata Metro trains to start running from 6 am, last train at 10.30 pm
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