With Durga Puja festivities around the corner, Kolkata Metro has announced a significant increase in services across its Green and Purple Lines to accommodate the anticipated rush of commuters. The new schedules, which take effect on Monday, August 11, will see more frequent trains and extended operating hours.

Green Line-1 (Sealdah to Salt Lake Sector V)

Commuters on the Green Line-1 will see an increase from 106 to 108 daily services (54 up and 54 down). The service hours are also being extended, with the first train now departing at 6:35 am from Sealdah (instead of 6:55 am) and at 6:40 AM from Salt Lake Sector V (instead of 7 am). The last service times remain unchanged at 9:35 pm from Sealdah and 9:40 pm from Salt Lake Sector V. These changes are applicable from Monday to Saturday, with no services on Sundays.

Green Line-2 (Howrah Maidan to Esplanade)

The Green Line-2 will now operate a total of 134 services daily (67 up and 67 down), a notable increase from the previous 130. The first trains will now depart 30 minutes earlier at 6:30 am from both Howrah Maidan and Esplanade, compared to the old 7 am start time. Last service times will remain the same at 9:45 pm. Unlike Green Line-1, this section will continue to have regular services on Sundays.

Purple Line (Joka to Majerhat)

The Purple Line is also receiving a service boost, with the number of daily trains increasing from 72 to 80 (40 up and 40 down). The service hours are being significantly extended. The first train from Joka will now leave at 6:50 am (instead of 8 am), while the first service from Majerhat will depart at 7:14 am (instead of 7:57 am). The last trains will also run later, with the final service from Joka at 8:36 pm (instead of 8:15 pm) and from Majerhat at 8:57 pm (instead of 8:15 pm). These new services will run from Monday to Friday, with no services on Saturdays and Sundays.