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In a bid to ensure smoother travel at weekends, Kolkata Metro Rail Corporation (KMRC) has decided to increase the number of services to 202 services (101 UP and 101 Down) on the Green Line (Howrah Maidan-Salt Lake Sector V) from the usual 186 services.

The first train will depart at 6:32 AM from Salt Lake Sector V and 6:30 AM from Howrah Maidan. The last train on Saturday will depart at 9:47 PM from Salt Lake Sector V and 9:45 PM from Howrah Maidan.

Purple Line To Run Saturday Services

In a separate development, Kolkata metro has announced that the Purple Line, running between Joka and Majerhat, will be available on Saturdays as well. The services are expected to cater to the large population employed in the IT sector. 

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The services will begin on November 22, 2025. According to a press release by the Kolkata Metro Rail Corporation, a total of 40 services, 20 UP and 20 Down, will operate every Saturday at an interval of 21 minutes.

On Saturdays, the first train will depart from Joka to Majerhat at 1:25 PM, while the first train from Majerhat will leave at 1:49 PM for Joka. The last service from Joka to Majerhat will run at 8:11 pm. The final train from Majerhat to Joka will depart at 8.32 pm.

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CBTC On Orange Line

Kolkata Metro officials have also announced the introduction of a communication-based train control system (CBTC) from Monday, November 24. Additionally, 62 services will be operational on the orange line (31 Up and 31 Down) instead of the usual 60 services.

Meanwhile, the Kolkata metro officials have also unveiled plans to install a new AI-powered IP-based CCTV surveillance on the blue line by March 2026 keeping in mind passenger safety.

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