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Kolkata Metro and Railway Special Services for Durga Puja 2026
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Festival Transit Overview
Metro Railway Kolkata and the Eastern, South Eastern and Howrah railway divisions will run all-night metro services, extra suburban EMU runs and “Puja special” long-distance trains. The schedule covers Maha Saptami, Maha Astami, Maha Navami (Oct 17-20) and Vijaya Dashami (Oct 21), with additional services starting Oct 15-16.
Metro Line Schedules
| Line | Service period | Daily services | Operating hours | Peak frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Line (North–South) | Oct 15-16: 6 am-11 pm; Oct 17-20: 1 pm-4 am | 284 (15-16); 248 (17-20) | Night service to ~4 am | 6 min |
| Green Line (Howrah <-> Salt Lake) | Oct 15-16: 6 am-11 pm; Oct 17-20: 1:30 pm-4 am | 240 (15-16); 192 (17-20) | Night service to ~4 am | 8 min |
| Yellow Line (Noapara <-> Jai Hind) | Oct 15-16: 7:18 am-9:20 pm; Oct 17-20: 3 pm-10:53 pm | 120 (15-16); 72 (17-20) | No overnight runs | 12 min |
| Purple Line (Joka <-> Majerhat) | Oct 15-16: 6:40 am-9:26 pm; Oct 17-21: 3 pm-10:55 pm | 84 (15-16); 38 (17-21) | Ends 10:55 pm | 21 min |
| Orange Line (Kavi Subhash <-> Beleghata) | Oct 15-16: 7:40 am-8:45 pm; Oct 17-21: no service | 62 (15-16); none thereafter | Suspended for main days | — |
Passengers are urged to use Smart Cards or QR tickets via the AAMAR KOLKATA METRO app.
Suburban and Long-Distance Train Augmentation
- Sealdah Division: 51 Puja specials, including 38 overnight runs (11 pm-5 am, Oct 16-21) and 13 EMU locals. All locals stop at every station after 2 pm.
- Howrah Division: 7 long-distance specials (174 trips), 7 EMU specials (?70 trips) and 25 pairs of passing specials (402 trips).
- Eastern Railway: Overnight specials such as Howrah-Raxaul (03041/03042) from Oct 15-Nov 27 and a second frequency (03043/03044) from Oct 17-Nov 29. Additional routes: Sealdah-Patna (03135/03136) and Sealdah-Sitamarhi (03133/03134).
- South Eastern Railway: 19 pairs of Puja specials (344 trips) plus 30 extra coaches on regular services. Notable long-distance specials: Shalimar-Chennai Beach (02841/02842) on Oct 15 & 22, and Delhi-Santragachi (04094/04093) on Oct 14.
Special shuttles will run between Bandel and Naihati on peak days, with selected EMUs operating past midnight to match metro timings.
Operational Measures and Passenger Guidance
Authorities will provide 24 × 7 control-room surveillance, medical booths, help desks, rapid-response maintenance teams and extra toilet facilities at Sealdah, Ballygunge, Dum Dum, Sonarpur, Naihati and Ranaghat. Seventy-five local trains will follow enhanced security protocols. Passengers should purchase tickets digitally, follow staff directions and avoid crowding platforms during peaks.
Data Summary
- Total metro trips during the core festival: 1,034 daily.
- Overnight metro: Blue and Green lines run until ~4 am on Oct 17-20.
- Long-distance specials: Over 1,200 trips from mid-October to late November.
- Safety infrastructure: Continuous surveillance and medical support at six stations; 75 trains with added security.
These measures aim to ensure smooth mobility for the millions attending Durga Puja across Kolkata’s corridors.