Kolkata Metro has announced temporary disruptions to its Blue Line services on five upcoming Sundays, commencing November 15, 2026. The suspensions are necessary to facilitate crucial maintenance work along specific sections of the corridor. Passengers planning to use the Blue Line during these periods are advised to review the revised schedules and make alternative travel arrangements.
Affected Dates and Sections
The maintenance-related service suspensions will occur on five consecutive Sundays:
- November 15, 2026
- November 22, 2026
- November 29, 2026
- December 6, 2026
- December 13, 2026
On the first four Sundays (November 15, 22, 29, and December 6), services will be suspended between Shahid Khudiram and Mahanayak Uttam Kumar stations. On the final affected Sunday, December 13, the suspension will extend further, impacting the section from Shahid Khudiram to Maidan.
Revised Operating Hours
For all five scheduled maintenance Sundays, the restrictions will be in effect between 9 AM and 6 PM. During these hours, normal services will not operate in the designated suspended sections.
Services During Suspension Periods
While sections of the Blue Line are undergoing maintenance, partial services will continue:
- On November 15, 22, 29, and December 6: Trains will operate between Dakshineswar and Mahanayak Uttam Kumar. The first trains from both terminal stations will depart at 9 AM.
- On December 13: Services will be available between Dakshineswar and Maidan. The first train from Dakshineswar will depart at 9 AM, with the first train from Maidan leaving at 9:15 AM.
Commuters traveling beyond the operational sections (e.g., from Mahanayak Uttam Kumar towards Shahid Khudiram on the first four Sundays, or from Maidan towards Shahid Khudiram on December 13) will need to arrange alternative transportation.
Normal Service Resumption
Metro Railway anticipates that regular operations across the entire Blue Line will resume after 6 PM on each affected Sunday, provided the maintenance work concludes as planned. The last trains from Shahid Khudiram and Dakshineswar are expected to run according to their usual Sunday schedules.
Impact on Other Metro Lines
These temporary restrictions are confined solely to the specified sections of the Blue Line. Services on Kolkata Metro's Green and Yellow Lines will operate normally on all five Sundays. However, Purple and Orange Line services will remain suspended under their existing Sunday operating schedules.
Advice for Commuters
Passengers are strongly advised to check the latest service updates from Kolkata Metro before commencing their journeys, particularly when planning travel during the maintenance hours. Regular Sunday operating hours for the Blue Line are typically from 9 AM to 10:30 PM, with an increased frequency of 158 trains, but these will be modified on the specified maintenance Sundays.