Kolkata Metro Extends Blue and Green Line Timings

29 Jul 2026 CW Team

Kolkata Metro will extend operating hours and increase train services on its Blue Line and Green Line from July 27, offering earlier first trains, later last services and more daily trips to improve commuter connectivity. The authority said the first train on both corridors will depart at six am and the last service on weekdays and Saturdays will leave at 10.30 pm. Previously the Blue Line began at six fifty am and ended at nine forty-four pm, while the Green Line began at six thirty-nine am and ended at 10.05 pm.

The change is intended to provide earlier morning connectivity and extended evening options on weekdays and Saturdays, and to increase the frequency of trains on both corridors. On Sundays services will continue to commence at nine am but the last train will now depart at 10.30 pm. The metro organisation said the adjustments respond to passenger demand and operational considerations.

The Blue Line, which runs between Dakshineswar and Kavi Subhash, will operate 272 services on weekdays, 258 on Saturdays and 158 on Sundays. The Green Line, connecting Sector V and Howrah Maidan, will operate 236 services on weekdays, 212 on Saturdays and 111 on Sundays. The new schedules increase the total number of daily services compared with the earlier timetable.

The revised timings and service counts will take effect from July 27 and the metro operator advised commuters to consult the official timetable for station specific departure times and any further updates. Officials emphasised that the enhancements aim to reduce waiting times and support travel during early and late hours. Commuters are expected to benefit from more frequent services and the extended operating window.

Technology

29 Jul 2026

AI-Enabled Workflows Lift Profitability and Productivity

Organisations modernising frontline workflows with artificial intelligence, automation and real-time data are reporting stronger financial performance, higher productivity and improved employee engagement, according to a global study by Zebra Technologies and Oxford Economics.The research covered 1,000 senior leaders across retail, manufacturing, transportation and logistics in the US, Mexico, the UK, Germany, India, Japan, Australia and New Zealand.In transportation and logistics, 54 per cent of companies that improved picking and packing operations reported faster operational performance, wh..

India Leads Global AI Readiness but Implementation Lags

Indian companies lead global averages across all eight artificial intelligence readiness indicators tracked by JLL, but only 19 per cent have started making changes to their workplaces, according to the JLL 2026 Future of Work Survey.The study found that 77 per cent of Indian business leaders expect AI to change their office requirements, creating a 58-percentage-point gap between awareness and implementation. The survey covered more than 2,200 CEOs, CFOs and real estate leaders across 21 countries during the first quarter of 2026.Despite concerns over automation, 58 per cent of Indian leaders..

Three WOLFF Cranes Build Riyadh Cable-Stayed Bridges

Three WOLFF 180 B luffing jib cranes are supporting the construction of two cable-stayed bridges alongside the existing Wadi Laban Bridge in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The project is being developed for the Royal Commission for Riyadh City and executed by the ICRC joint venture comprising IC Ictas and Al Rashid Trading & Contracting Company.The cranes are handling lifting operations including formwork, reinforcement, concrete placement, work platforms, surveying equipment and other construction materials. Each crane is fitted with a 40 m jib, reaches a hook height of 157 m and offers a maximum ..