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Kolkata Metro Ridership Hits Record
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Kolkata Metro Ridership Hits Record

Kolkata Metro has achieved a record ridership milestone, with 2 crore passengers using its services in a single month, reflecting a significant rise in demand. The increase underscores the metro’s growing role as a preferred mode of transportation in Kolkata, as it offers a reliable and efficient commuting option amidst increasing road congestion. The surge in ridership has also been attributed to enhanced services, better connectivity, and the addition of new stations. In response to the growing demand, Kolkata Metro is evaluating options to increase train frequency, improve passenger facilities, and further extend routes, aiming to accommodate the rising commuter base. Metro Railway officials expressed enthusiasm about the public’s response and reiterated their commitment to expanding services and infrastructure to meet future demand. This achievement signals Kolkata Metro’s impact on urban mobility, promoting sustainable and efficient transport options for the city’s residents.

Kolkata Metro has achieved a record ridership milestone, with 2 crore passengers using its services in a single month, reflecting a significant rise in demand. The increase underscores the metro’s growing role as a preferred mode of transportation in Kolkata, as it offers a reliable and efficient commuting option amidst increasing road congestion. The surge in ridership has also been attributed to enhanced services, better connectivity, and the addition of new stations. In response to the growing demand, Kolkata Metro is evaluating options to increase train frequency, improve passenger facilities, and further extend routes, aiming to accommodate the rising commuter base. Metro Railway officials expressed enthusiasm about the public’s response and reiterated their commitment to expanding services and infrastructure to meet future demand. This achievement signals Kolkata Metro’s impact on urban mobility, promoting sustainable and efficient transport options for the city’s residents.

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