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Last Updated: March 21, 2024, 11:50 ISTKolkata Metro Rolls Out Midnight Rides For IPL Match Attendees. (Photo: Wikipedia)As the cricket fever in Kolkata reaches its zenith, these special metro services promise convenience and efficiency for fans heading home after soaking in the thrilling IPL action.Kolkata Metro has announced special midnight services on the New Garia – Dakshineswar or Blue Line ahead of the upcoming IPL match at Eden Gardens featuring the Kolkata Knight Riders on March 23.Kausik Mitra, Chief Public…

Last Updated: March 14, 2024, 10:00 ISTKolkata East-West Metro: New Timetable Finalized For Howrah Maidan-Esplanade Route. (Representational Image)(Photo: Zee News)The East-West Metro currently runs between Sealdah and Sector V, with ongoing work on the 2.5km stretch between Esplanade and Sealdah.The East-West Metro has finalized its schedule for the Howrah Maidan-Esplanade link, making it easier for commuters to travel across Kolkata.According to the latest update, the first train will depart from both Howrah Maidan and…

Commercial services of the country’s first underwater metro train commenced in Kolkata on Friday with hundreds of passengers erupting into jubilation on their first ride.A train began its journey from the Howrah Maidan station on the East-West metro corridor of Kolkata at 7 am with loud cheers and claps from commuters, while another started cruising from Esplanade station at the same time.Hundreds of commuters thronged the stations in the early morning to be part of the “first-day first underwater metro” bandwagon. At the…

Last Updated: March 18, 2024, 10:10 ISTKolkata: India's First Underwater Metro Welcomes Over 1 Lakh Passengers In Two Days. (Representational Image)(Photo: Zee News)The Howrah Maidan-Esplanade section forms a crucial part of the East-West metro corridor, being the second operational stretch between Howrah Maidan and the IT hub Salt Lake Sector V. In just two days since its launch, the new Metro route from Howrah Maidan to Esplanade has seen an impressive 1,35,000 footfalls.The first day alone saw over 70,000 commuters…