Archive · 1 Aug 2025
Kolkata Metro Suspending Services for ATO Testing on August 3
The Kolkata Metro is pausing train service on a part of its East-West line on August 3rd to test out a new automatic train system.
Regular train service will still run on another section of the line.
A section of the line has been cleared for use.
The full opening of the metro line was pushed back because of a problem in 2019.
Kolkata Metro services will be suspended along the Howrah Maidan-Esplanade stretch on August 3.
The suspension is for Automatic Train Operation (ATO) testing.
Normal train services will be available between Dakshineswar and Shahid Khudiram stations.
The CRS has cleared the Sealdah-Esplanade section for service.
The full opening of the Howrah Maidan-Sector V corridor was delayed due to a 2019 incident.
- Who
- Kolkata Metro
- What
- Suspension of Kolkata Metro services for ATO testing.
- When
- August 3
- Where
- Howrah Maidan to Esplanade stretch
- Why
- For Automatic Train Operation (ATO) testing
Metro Authorities
Public
Announcement
Metro Authorities
Announcing the service suspension.
Public
N/A
- Affected Route Section
- Howrah Maidan to Esplanade
- Reason for Suspension
- Automatic Train Operation (ATO) testing
- Date of Suspension
- August 3
- Operational Section
- Dakshineswar and Shahid Khudiram
- Section Clearance
- Sealdah-Esplanade section
