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Commuters obstructing the doors of Metro coaches could now face a penalty. The Kolkata Metro Railway has warned of strict action or even penalty for commuters posing obstruction in closing the doors of Metro coaches.
After successful experimentation at Sealdah station, the divisional railway authorities have now decided to fix platforms at Bidhannagar and Dum Dum stations for effective handling of crowds.
Commuters in Kolkata are likely to have smoother journeys on Saturdays as the city's two Metro networks are set to have an increased number of services on Saturdays.
Metro services were suspended between Shahid Khudiram and Maidan stations to ensure passenger safety amid waterlogging between the Mahanayak Uttam Kumar and Rabindra Sarobar station mid-section.
A commute from Esplanade, Chandni Chowk, Park Street or Kalighat to Hemanta Mukhopadhyay would cost Rs 40 for passengers.
Overcoming the difficulties, the Metro has been able to complete the task in about three years.
The station is to play a crucial role after the final commissioning of the upcoming Noapara-Barasat via Biman Bandar Metro Project. It is to become one of the interchanging points of Metro Railway and Eastern Railway.
This, according to the general manager, would keep them engaged during the journey and would also allow the commuters to use free Wi-Fi while travelling.
Of these, the city’s lifeline will have 63 services in the up direction and 66 in the down direction between Kavi Subhash and Dakshineswar.
