Final Up to date: March 14, 2024, 10:00 IST
Kolkata East-West Metro: New Timetable Finalized For Howrah Maidan-Esplanade Route. (Representational Picture)(Photograph: Zee Information)
The East-West Metro presently runs between Sealdah and Sector V, with ongoing work on the two.5km stretch between Esplanade and Sealdah.
The East-West Metro has finalized its schedule for the Howrah Maidan-Esplanade hyperlink, making it simpler for commuters to journey throughout Kolkata.
In accordance with the newest replace, the primary prepare will depart from each Howrah Maidan and Esplanade at 7 am, with the final service wrapping up at 9:45 pm.
Officers have detailed that there shall be a 12 to 15-minute hole between trains, various relying on the time of day. Throughout peak hours from 7 am to 9 am, 11 am to five pm, and eight pm to 9:45 pm, trains will function each quarter-hour. In the meantime, throughout different instances, the interval shall be 12 minutes, as reported by The Telegraph On-line.
A complete of 130 trains will shuttle between Howrah Maidan and Esplanade from Monday to Saturday, guaranteeing frequent and dependable service for commuters. Nevertheless, it’s value noting that there received’t be any industrial providers on Sundays.
Forward of every day’s service, a “pilot run” shall be performed from Howrah Maidan to Esplanade at a managed velocity of 40 kmph. Moreover, the trains working on this route will bear weekly inspections on the upkeep depot positioned at Central Park.
Whereas the East-West Metro is already operational between Sealdah and Sector V, work remains to be underway for a 2.5km stretch between Esplanade and Sealdah.
The introduction of business providers between Howrah Maidan and Esplanade is anticipated to considerably ease the commute for residents touring from throughout the river to the center of Kolkata.
