Archive · 13 Jan 2026
Metro Railway Adds Trains for Book Fair
The Metro Railway is adding more trains to help people go to the big book fair in Kolkata.
The fair starts on January 22 and will have lots of books from different countries, especially Argentina.
There will be special places to buy Metro tickets right at the fair.
The fair will also have more police to keep everyone safe.
There will be over 1,000 stalls with books, and you can use a QR code to find your way around.
A special event with famous writers will also happen during the fair.
Metro Railway is adding more trains to connect Howrah with Salt Lake for the 49th International Kolkata Book Fair.
The fair, themed around Argentina, will run from January 22 to February 3.
Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee will inaugurate the fair alongside Argentine author Gustavo Canzobre and Ambassador Mariano Agustin Caucino.
The fairground will feature nine entrances, including two inspired by Argentinian architecture, and over 1,000 stalls.
Special Metro ticket booking booths and increased police presence have been arranged for the event.
- Who
- Metro Railway, Publishers and Booksellers Guild, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, Gustavo Canzobre, Mariano Agustin Caucino
- What
- 49th International Kolkata Book Fair
- When
- January 22 to February 3
- Where
- Karunamoyee, Salt Lake
- Why
- To facilitate easier access for visitors and enhance security measures
- Event
- 49th International Kolkata Book Fair
- Dates
- January 22 to February 3
- Theme Country
- Argentina
- Number of Stalls
- 1,001
- Participating Countries
- 20
- Inauguration
- Mamata Banerjee, Gustavo Canzobre, Mariano Agustin Caucino
- Fairground Location
- Karunamoyee, Salt Lake
- Metro Service
- Increased frequency and special booth for ticket booking