Suvendu Adhikari pushes time-bound land handover as ₹1 lakh crore railway projects gather pace in West BengalWest Bengal is set to see massive railway development. Projects worth approximately one lakh crore rupees are planned. CM Suvendu Adhikari ...
06 Jun, 2026, 01.37 PM IST
Sixty next-generation trains to be introduced for Kolkata Metro in 5 years: Union Minister Ashwini VaishnawSixty new trains will join the Kolkata Metro network in the next five years. Ashwini Vaishnaw made this announcement. He also stated that r...
06 Jun, 2026, 01.20 PM IST
West Bengal will work with Centre to ensure state receives all benefits of double-engine govt: CM Suvendu AdhikariWest Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari pledged close collaboration with the Centre to secure benefits of a 'double-engine government' ...
30 May, 2026, 06.36 PM IST
He once auditioned for Roadies. Now, he works as metro railway maintenance worker, picking stones and heavy equipment from the tracks. Kolkata man's only dream is to represent India in bodybuildingA Kolkata man named Ashu faced a Roadies rejection and family crisis, forcing him to abandon his dreams for a demanding track maintenance j...
24 May, 2026, 05.21 PM IST
India’s fastest train gets nod: New train can run up to 220 kmphIndian Railways is set to manufacture advanced trainsets with a design speed of 220 kmph. This marks a significant upgrade from current Van...
10 Apr, 2026, 02.59 PM IST
Ore baba! Kolkata is a (Pakistani) target!Pakistan's defence minister has issued a warning regarding a potential strike on Kolkata. This statement has brought the city into the news...
06 Apr, 2026, 12.41 AM IST
Kolkata Metro: Supreme Court pulls up Bengal govt for creating 'roadblocks', says 'don't politicise everything'The Supreme Court has criticized the West Bengal government for hindering the Kolkata Metro rail project. Judges urged the state not to pol...
23 Mar, 2026, 01.58 PM IST
Kolkata Metro to get three new lines: Check routes, stations, and 10 key facts about the new stretchesKolkata's urban infrastructure is set for a significant upgrade as Prime Minister Modi inaugurates new metro stretches and lays the foundat...
22 Aug, 2025, 07.26 PM IST
Kolkata Metro plans to shut this line for 45 days. Check full shutdown dates and other key proposalsKolkata Metro Howrah Sealdah: The East-West Metro in Kolkata may be shut for four days from January 30 to February 2 for dynamic rake tests...
14 Jan, 2025, 11.40 AM IST
Kolkata Metro to impose Rs 10 surcharge on special night trainsKolkata Metro Railway is imposing a Rs 10 surcharge on each ticket for special night services along the New Garia-Dumdum stretch of the Blu...
01 Jan, 2025, 11.24 AM IST
Kolkata Metro's airport line likely to start running from March. Here is the latest updateKolkata readies for faster airport travel. Metro trials start December 2024. Full operations launch March 2025. The Noapara-Airport line wi...
28 Nov, 2024, 04.14 PM IST
Kolkata Metro: Joka-Taratala Purple Line metro services to double from May 1. Check new timings hereKolkata Metro: From May 1, first Metro from Taratala will be available at 09.20 hrs and last service from Taratala will be available at 16....
20 Apr, 2023, 12.59 PM IST
Encouraging trend for public transport in India: PM Modi on Kolkata metro trial run under Hooghly RiverPrime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday expressed happiness over the trial run of the Kolkata Metro under the Hooghly River.
15 Apr, 2023, 12.11 PM IST
Packed Kolkata Metro rake completes run with door openThe incident occurred when the metro rake from Dum Dum metro station to Kavi Subhash crossed 22 stations with a door open.
21 Aug, 2019, 05.11 PM IST
Durgapur Steel Plant despatched the first consignment of wheels for Kolkata Metro todayThe design of Kolkata Metro wheel is critical due to its complex web profile, which is different from the existing products that are suppli...
29 Jun, 2018, 06.30 PM IST
Train protection system to be operational in Kolkata MetroThe 25 km-long track side work has been completed on the entire section and onboard equipment is being fitted on all available 27 rakes of ...
09 Aug, 2013, 04.20 PM IST
- Nokia Siemens Network to provide equipments for Kolkata Metro
Nokia Siemens Network today said it has been selected for providing equipments for a signalling and telecommunication project in the Kolkat...
30 May, 2012, 06.35 PM IST