METRO CARRIED MORE THAN 5.21 LAKH PASSENGERS ON CHRISTMAS
Kolkata, Date: 26.12.2023
Metro Railway carried 5,21,980 passengers on Christmas, i.e. on 25.12.2023.
Metro has carried 4,96,762 passengers on Blue Line which has been 24,200 more than last year’s count. On 25th December maximum passenger count of 52,751 was recorded at Dumdum. Esplanade and Rabindra Sadan recorded 42,287 and 33,112 passenger counts respectively. Last year on Christmas, these two stations recorded 41,937 and 31,900 passenger count respectively. Park Street recorded a 37,058 passenger count. On last year’s Christmas, this count was 18,990. 194 services (97 UP & 97 DN) were run to manage the Christmas rush in Blue Line.
In order to provide better services and ensure passenger safety, Metro Railway strengthened its security arrangements by deploying extra RPF officers and staff at Park Street, Maidan, and Esplanade stations. Lady RPF staff were also deployed to ensure the safety and security of ladies and children. Station staff also worked tirelessly to provide the best services to Metro users. Additional booking counters were opened at Park Street, Maidan, Esplanade, and Rabindra Sadan stations. An adequate number of staff were deployed at different Metro stations to provide proper guidance to the commuters.
In Green Line 24,743 passengers and in Purple Line 475 passengers were carried on Christmas.
Metro commuters have expressed their satisfaction with the top-class services provided by Metro Railway on Christmas. Meticulous planning and flawless arrangements by the Metro Authorities helped to provide smooth, hassle-free, safe & secured Metro services.
