Kolkata Metro To Run Additional Trains On New Year’s Eve With Extended Blue Line Services

As Kolkata gears up for New Year’s Eve celebrations across popular hubs such as Park Street, Camac Street, and Esplanade, Kolkata Metro Railway has rolled out a special service plan to manage the festive surge. On December 31, additional trains and extended timings on the Blue Line will help thousands of commuters travel smoothly during peak late-night hours.

Kolkata Metro Extends Blue Line, Adds Extra Trains for New Year’s Eve

More Trains, Later Services On The Blue Line

Kolkata Metro Railway has announced that it will operate eight additional services on the Blue Line on New Year’s Eve, December 31, to facilitate late-night travel for city residents and visitors. The extra services will include four up and four down trains between the northern terminus at Dakshineswar and Shahid Khudiram stations, with one of the late services extending to Dum Dum to further support commuter flow.

The special trains will depart after regular evening services, starting with the Dakshineswar to Shahid Khudiram run at 9:40 pm, followed by departures at 9:52 pm, 10:05 pm and 10:18 pm. Return services from Shahid Khudiram to Dakshineswar are scheduled at 9:54 pm, 10:04 pm and 10:17 pm, with the final additional service leaving Shahid Khudiram for Dum Dum at 10:30 pm. These timings aim to cover the peak New Year’s Eve travel window when revellers leave celebration spots across central Kolkata.

Officials have made it clear that while the Blue Line will see these extended services, trains on other operational routes, including the Green Line, Yellow Line, Purple Line, and Orange Line, will continue to operate as per their regular schedules. Commuters planning to use those lines are advised to check their usual departure times.

Managing The Festive Rush Across The City

Kolkata authorities expect a significant increase in passenger footfall on December 31 as people gather at popular celebration hubs. Traditionally, areas like Park Street, Camac Street, and Esplanade attract large crowds for street parties and countdown events. To support this influx and ensure safe transit, metro officials have increased train frequency on the Blue Line during the late evening and outlined clear departure points and times for the special services.

Passengers are encouraged to plan their journeys, arrive at stations ahead of peak boarding times and make use of smart card and QR ticketing options to avoid last-minute rush at ticket counters. While detailed official advisories from Metro Railway Kolkata outline these extra services, commuters should be mindful that services on other lines will not have similar extensions beyond the regular schedule.

With Kolkata ready to bid farewell to 2025 and welcome 2026, the enhanced metro services on New Year’s Eve are poised to keep the city moving efficiently and safely into the new year.

(With inputs from various sources.)

FAQs

1. Will Kolkata Metro run additional services on New Year’s Eve 2025?
Yes, Kolkata Metro will operate eight additional Blue Line services on December 31 to handle increased passenger demand during late-night celebrations.

2. Which metro line will have extended services on December 31?
The Blue Line will have extended operations with four up and four down special trains between Dakshineswar and Shahid Khudiram, with one service extending to Dum Dum.

3. What are the late-night departure timings for the extra Blue Line trains?
Special services begin after regular operations, starting from 9:40 pm, with the final additional service departing Shahid Khudiram for Dum Dum at 10:30 pm.

4. Will other Kolkata Metro lines run late-night services on New Year’s Eve?
No, the Green, Yellow, Purple and Orange Lines will operate as per their regular schedules without additional late-night services.

5. Which areas are expected to see the highest passenger rush on New Year’s Eve?
Park Street, Camac Street and Esplanade typically witness heavy footfall due to street parties and countdown celebrations, prompting increased Blue Line services.