On September 1, 2025, the Kolkata Metro set a new record for daily passenger numbers, with a total of 807,030 travelers across its five corridors, according to sources from Metro Railways reported by The Hindu. The North-South Metro (Blue Line), being the oldest, accommodated 583,894 passengers, while the East-West Metro (Green Line) saw an impressive 204,032 passengers, its highest ever.
The newly operational Yellow, Orange, and Purple Lines recorded 6,996, 5,443, and 6,665 passengers, respectively. This record footfall comes just two weeks after the Prime Minister inaugurated three essential segments on August 22: the East-West corridor (Green Line) from Howrah Maidan to Salt Lake Sector V, the Yellow Line stretch from Noapara to Jai Hind (Airport), and the Orange Line from Beleghata to Hemanta Mukhopadhyay.
The new Green Line is particularly significant as it links two major railway stations – Howrah and Sealdah, along with important business areas in Howrah, Kolkata, and Bidhannagar (Salt Lake).
584,000 Used Blue Line Of Kolkata Metro And 204,000 Used Green Line
Out of the total 807,030 commuters, approximately 584,000 traveled on the Blue Line, with Dum Dum station seeing the highest footfall at over 66,000 passengers. At Esplanade and Rabindra Sadan stations, passenger numbers were over 57,000 and around 41,000, respectively.
In the Green Line, over 204,000 passengers were recorded, with Sealdah station being the busiest at over 49,000. Howrah station followed with approximately 48,700 passengers, and Howrah Maidan had about 25,500.
Passenger counts for the Yellow Line (Noapara-Jai Hind Bimanbandar), Orange Line (Kavi Subhas-Beleghata), and Purple Line (Joka-Majerhat) were about 7,000, 5,500, and 6,700, respectively.
Additionally, the Metro authorities announced that special night services on the Blue Line from Dum Dum to Sahid Khudiram will be suspended starting September 3. A spokesperson explained that this is due to necessary repairs at Kavi Subhas station, which has been closed for over a month, as well as operational and maintenance challenges.
What To Know About Kolkata Metro
Launched in 1984, Kolkata Metro is India’s first planned and constructed mass rapid transit system. It ranks as the fifth-longest metro network in the country. The trains, consisting of either 4 or 8 coaches, operate on the ground, underground, and along elevated tracks. Kolkata Metro can reach speeds of up to 80 km/h, with train intervals ranging from 5 to 20 minutes. Ticket prices range from ₹5 to ₹25.
