Kolkata Metro Update: Howrah Maidan to Sector 5 line to stay inoperative for THESE dates

Published : Apr 24, 2025, 10:05 AM IST

The Kolkata Metro's Howrah Maidan-Sector Five line will be closed from April 26th to 28th for a CRS inspection. This closure is in preparation for the opening of the Esplanade-Sealdah extension, expected in May

The Esplanade-Sealdah Metro is nearing completion.

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CRS will inspect the tunnel on April 27th.

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Metro service will be closed for three days.

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Howrah Maidan-Sector Five Metro will be closed from April 26th to 28th.

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The safety commissioner will inspect the Communication Based Train Control system.

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Any issues found during the inspection will be addressed.

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The Howrah Maidan-Sector Five service may open in mid-May.

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The Metro has received a fire safety certificate for the Esplanade-Sealdah tunnel.

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Authorities are awaiting clearance from the Commissioner of Railway Safety.

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Motormen and staff are deployed, and fare charts will be prepared soon.

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