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Economic Times
3 days ago
- General
- Economic Times
Metro Railway to run more trains on Kolkata's Green Line, Purple Line from August 11
Synopsis Kolkata Metro is set to boost its services. More trains will run on Green Line-1, Green Line-2, and Purple Line. The increased services will start on August 11. Green Line-1 will have 108 trains. Green Line-2 will operate 134 trains. Purple Line will see 80 trains running. Service hours will also be extended on all three lines. Kolkata, To meet the demand of commuters, Metro Railway Kolkata will increase train services on the Green Line-1, Green Line-2 and Purple Line from August 11, an official statement said. On Green Line - 1 (Sealdah-Salt Lake Sector V), a total of 108 trains (54 UP + 54 DN) will be operated, the statement said on Saturday.. At present, 106 trains (53 UP + 53 DN) are being operated daily from Monday to Saturday on Green hours on this corridor will also increase from 6:35 am to 10 pm instead of 6:55 am to 10 train services will be available in Green Line 1 on Sundays. On Green Line - 2 (Howrah Maidan to Esplanade), a total of 134 trains (67 UP + 67 DN) will be operated from August present, 130 trains (65 UP + 65 DN) are being operated daily from Monday to Saturday on Green hours on this corridor will go up from 6:30 am to 9:53 pm instead of 7 am to 9:53 pm at train services will be available on Sundays in this corridor as usual. In the Purple Line (Joka-Majerhat corridor) a total of 80 trains (40 UP + 40 DN) will be operated from Monday. At present, 72 trains (36 UP + 36 DN) are being operated daily from Monday to Friday on Purple Line. Train service hours on this corridor will also go up to 6:50 am to 9:14 pm instead of 7.57 am to 8:32 pm.
Time of India
3 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
Metro Railway to run more trains on Kolkata's Green Line, Purple Line from August 11
Kolkata, To meet the demand of commuters , Metro Railway Kolkata will increase train services on the Green Line-1, Green Line-2 and Purple Line from August 11, an official statement said. On Green Line - 1 ( Sealdah-Salt Lake Sector V ), a total of 108 trains (54 UP + 54 DN) will be operated, the statement said on Saturday.. Productivity Tool Zero to Hero in Microsoft Excel: Complete Excel guide By Metla Sudha Sekhar View Program Finance Introduction to Technical Analysis & Candlestick Theory By Dinesh Nagpal View Program Finance Financial Literacy i e Lets Crack the Billionaire Code By CA Rahul Gupta View Program Digital Marketing Digital Marketing Masterclass by Neil Patel By Neil Patel View Program Finance Technical Analysis Demystified- A Complete Guide to Trading By Kunal Patel View Program Productivity Tool Excel Essentials to Expert: Your Complete Guide By Study at home View Program Artificial Intelligence AI For Business Professionals Batch 2 By Ansh Mehra View Program At present, 106 trains (53 UP + 53 DN) are being operated daily from Monday to Saturday on Green Line-1. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 15 most beautiful women in the world Undo Service hours on this corridor will also increase from 6:35 am to 10 pm instead of 6:55 am to 10 pm. No train services will be available in Green Line 1 on Sundays. Live Events On Green Line - 2 ( Howrah Maidan to Esplanade ), a total of 134 trains (67 UP + 67 DN) will be operated from August 11. At present, 130 trains (65 UP + 65 DN) are being operated daily from Monday to Saturday on Green Line-2. Service hours on this corridor will go up from 6:30 am to 9:53 pm instead of 7 am to 9:53 pm at present. Normal train services will be available on Sundays in this corridor as usual. In the Purple Line ( Joka-Majerhat corridor ) a total of 80 trains (40 UP + 40 DN) will be operated from Monday. At present, 72 trains (36 UP + 36 DN) are being operated daily from Monday to Friday on Purple Line. Train service hours on this corridor will also go up to 6:50 am to 9:14 pm instead of 7.57 am to 8:32 pm.
News18
23-07-2025
- Business
- News18
Kolkata Metro Upgrades Power Sub-station From 11KV To 33KV, Check Details
Last Updated: The sub-station at Belgachia, on the Dakshineshwar-New Garia (Kavi Subhash), was replaced by a new 33 KV traction sub-station with gas-insulated switch-gear on July 22. Metro Railway Kolkata has upgraded one of the oldest power sub-stations on the Blue Line from 11 KV to 33 KV, marking a major step toward modernising its power supply infrastructure, a Metro spokesperson said on Wednesday. The sub-station at Belgachia, on the Dakshineshwar-New Garia (Kavi Subhash), was replaced by a new 33 KV traction sub-station with gas-insulated switch-gear on July 22. General Manager P. Uday Kumar Reddy and other senior officers of Metro Railway were present at the programme, the spokesperson said. 'It will improve reliability by reducing the number of switchgear/equipment. Distribution loss in cables will also be reduced due to power distribution in higher voltage," he added. Using 12-pulse rectifiers, the upgraded system will also reduce core losses in transformers, further enhancing efficiency. The upgrade is expected to generate savings of approximately Rs 350 crore for the Blue Line through reduced equipment replacement costs and capitalised energy savings, the official added. . view comments First Published: Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Time of India
22-06-2025
- Automotive
- Time of India
Kolkata metro railway using sustainable braking technology to reduce carbon emissions: Official
The Kolkata metro railway has started using a sustainable braking technology in its rakes, as part of its quest to reduce carbon emissions and save energy costs, an official said on Sunday. All the new rakes that are being introduced in the city's rapid transit system feature ' Regenerative Braking ', he said. "The technology allows a train's electric motors to operate in reverse (like a generator) during braking, leading to conversion of the train's kinetic energy back into electrical energy, rather than wasting it in the form of heating of wheels or brake shoes," a Metro Railway Kolkata spokesperson said. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Mini House for 60 sqm for Seniors with Toilet and Bath (Click Here) Pre Fabricated Homes | Search Ads Search Now Undo At present, the Kolkata metro railway operates 37 rakes with regenerative braking features. "The total energy regenerated in the year 2024-25 - by usage of the system in 37 rakes - has been 1.08 crore units, which have saved around Rs 8.2 crore in energy cost," he said. Live Events Regenerative braking has reduced carbon emissions by 13,500 tonnes in the previous financial year, the official said. In a study conducted by Metro Railway Kolkata, it has been observed that 17-20 per cent regeneration of electricity is possible, he said. "This is a step forward for saving energy and reducing the use of fossil fuel. Urban metro systems like those in London, Tokyo and New York also use regenerative braking," the spokesperson said. "The unique advanced 'Regenerative Braking System' technology reduces wear and tear of brake, wheel, brake disc as well as maintenance costs," he said. In another green initiative, Metro Railway Kolkata has taken up the work of setting up a 4-MW 'Advanced Chemical Cell (ACC)' battery storage system, "which is the first of its kind in Indian Railways ". The batteries have arrived and the system is expected to be operational in the middle of July, 2025, he added.
