The Kolkata Metro is aiming to launch commercial operations on the Noapara-Barasat (Yellow Line) corridor between Noapara and Dum Dum Cantonment on April 15th. This 3-kilometer section will be operational after the Chief Commissioner of Railway Safety (CCRS) completes their inspection, which is scheduled to begin today for two days. A...
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trial run with an AC Medha rake was conducted on Sunday, but the official launch date was previously missed in January. While the government is aiming for a launch by the Bengali New Year (Poila Baisakh) on April 15th, a Metro official mentioned that due to the Model Code of Conduct in place, the launch may not involve any VIPs. The line's extension to the Airport (Dum Dum) station remains under construction and the December 2024 deadline for completion is uncertain.