Archive · 2 Aug 2025
Kolkata Metro Suffers Delays After Station Closure
The Kolkata Metro experienced significant delays because a major station, Kavi Subhash, had to close due to damage.
This caused trains to bunch up and run late, making it hard for people to get around.
The Metro is now running a shorter route, and commuters are feeling the impact, especially those who used Kavi Subhash to switch lines.
Officials say they are prioritizing safety and hope to fix the station within nine months.
Kavi Subhash station has been closed indefinitely due to structural damage.
Train services faced severe disruptions, with delays attributed to 'bunching of trains'.
Cracks were found on four pillars supporting the Up platform.
Services on the Blue Line now operate between Shahid Khudiram and Dakshineswar.
Commuters are facing inconvenience due to the station closure and service adjustments.
- Who
- Kolkata Metro, commuters.
- What
- Kolkata Metro services faced disruptions due to the closure of Kavi Subhash station.
- When
- Disruptions occurred during peak hours on Friday evening; Kavi Subhash closed indefinitely on Monday.
- Where
- Kolkata Metro's North-South corridor, particularly affecting Kavi Subhash station.
- Why
- Due to structural damage, specifically cracks, found on the platform pillars.
Commuter Experience
Metro Response
Impact of Station Closure
Commuter Experience
Commuters experienced significant delays and inconvenience due to the closure of Kavi Subhash station.
Metro Response
Metro officials attribute the disruption to 'bunching of trains' from operational challenges.
- Affected Station
- Kavi Subhash
- Service Disruption
- Blue Line
- Cause of Closure
- Structural damage (cracks)
- Temporary Terminal
- Shahid Khudiram
- Operational Issue
- Bunching of trains
Sources
Report on conditions of Kolkata Metro stations on Tollygunj-Briji section submitted to Rly Board
Kolkata Metro’s Tollygunj–Shahid Khudiram stretch structurally safe, infrastructure consultancy tells Railway Board
Station cracks: Metro rebuts ‘shallow design’ theory
Stronger design plan for cracked station rebuild, support boost for platform: Metro chief - Telegraph India