Kolkata Metro’s Airport Extension to Run on Weekends from 13 Sept

15 Sep 2025 CW Team

Kolkata’s metro network is set to become more accessible on weekends, as the Yellow Line’s newest stretch from Noapara to Jai Hind Bimanbandar will now operate services on Saturdays and Sundays starting 13 September.

The announcement follows Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s inauguration of the 6.5-kilometre extension on 22 August. Services began three days later, on 25 August, and were initially limited to weekdays. The line, which connects Noapara to the airport, has already witnessed growing ridership.

Earlier this week, the number of commuters travelling on the corridor in a single day crossed the 7,000 mark — a figure that encouraged Metro authorities to expand operations to weekends.

According to Metro Railway officials, a total of 44 services will run on Saturdays — 22 in each direction. On Sundays, 40 services will operate, with 20 in each direction.

The first train on Saturdays will depart Noapara at 7.35 am, with the last service scheduled for 8.32 pm. On Sundays, operations will start at 8.35 am and continue until 8.22 pm.

Trains will run at 35-minute intervals throughout the day, ensuring steady connectivity for passengers heading to the airport or neighbouring areas.

The move is expected to provide significant relief to weekend travellers, particularly air passengers.

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