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Metro poised to make history with upgrade in propulsion system

Country’s first underground Metro is headed for another historic achievement soon by providing smoother journeys to its commuters in the near future. Aiming to upgrade its fleet, the Kolkata Metro Railway has collaborated with experts from IIT Kharagpur to develop an upgraded propulsion system enabling smooth and jerk-free rides.

Deluge & disruption: Metro grinds to a halt

Daily commuters in the morning faced chaos on Monday as heavy overnight rain flooded crucial Metro tracks in the city centre, forcing a partial shutdown of services and leaving thousands stranded.

Purple Line to proceed without Kidderpore station

Obstructed by the state government’s refusal to allow part of land at Bodyguard Lines, the remaining leg of the Purple Line of the city Metro is to proceed without the Kidderpore Metro station.