Archive · 6 Jun 2025
Kolkata Metro Union Calls for More Rakes, Staff Amid Expansion
The Kolkata Metro is having some problems on its Purple and Orange lines because they don't have enough trains and people to run them.
The union wants more trains and staff to help with the new lines, like the Purple and Orange ones.
Even though the new technology made the trains run more often, they are facing a staff shortage, especially as workers are moved from the older Blue line.
The union is concerned that there won't be enough resources to operate the new lines.
Metro union urges more rakes and staff for Purple and Orange lines.
The Purple Line is experiencing service challenges due to reliance on a single rake.
Advanced signaling system upgrades increased services on the Purple Line.
Staff shortages and transfers from the Blue Line exacerbate the problem.
New lines are opening while staff shortages are becoming more apparent.
- Who
- Pragatisil Sramik Karmachari Union and Metro Railway.
- What
- Calls for additional rakes and staff for the Kolkata Metro's Purple and Orange lines.
- When
- Ongoing; expansion plans underway.
- Where
- Kolkata Metro, specifically Purple and Orange Lines.
- Why
- Staff and rake shortages hindering service capabilities, especially with expansions.
Union perspective
Metro Officials
Resources
Union perspective
Expansion is straining available resources
Metro Officials
Expansion with new technology requires proper staffing
- Affected System
- Kolkata Metro
- Lines Impacted
- Purple and Orange lines
- Purple Line Corridor Length
- 8 km
- Increased services on the purple line
- 44
- Services on Purple line prior to upgrades
- 18
