Kolkata Metro Services Disrupted Due to Technical Issues
On Wednesday evening, Kolkata Metro services along the North-South corridor were halted for an hour due to a technical malfunction. An official confirmed that the disruption affected the down line between Tollygunge and Birji, while other routes remained operational. A train traveling from Tollygunge to Kudghat experienced an automatic brake failure, leading to its stop around 7:05 PM. This incident highlights the challenges faced by urban transportation systems. For more details on the situation and its impact, continue reading.
| Dec 18, 2025, 11:32 IST
Kolkata Metro Service Interruption
The Kolkata Metro experienced a service disruption on Wednesday evening along the North-South corridor, lasting for about an hour due to technical difficulties, as reported by an official.
According to the official, the services were affected on the down line between Tollygunge and Birji. However, operations remained normal on the down line from Dakshineswar to Tollygunge and the up line from Birji to Dakshineswar. The official further explained that a train traveling from Tollygunge to Kudghat encountered an automatic brake failure, causing it to halt around 7:05 PM.