STERN ACTION WILL BE TAKEN AGAINST OFFENDERS OBSTRUCTING METRO DOORS
Kolkata, Date 14.12.2025
It has been observed that Door No.2 of Coach No. 5054 of a Metro rake (MR-514) bound for Noapara from Jai Hind Bimanbandar in Yellow Line was obstructed by a lady passenger intentionally to let her companion catch that train at Dum Dum Cantonment station yesterday on 13.12.2025. Such an act led to forced delay of that service, besides inconveniencing other passengers.
The motorman of that rake had to move from his seat and manually lock it after which that train could resume its journey. Such incidents are also causing hardship to crew.
Appropriate step has already been initiated to identify the offender and take appropriate action as per rules.
Obstruction of doors by any means such as by backpack, by physical force, leaning on the door to obstruct its functioning etc. shall also attract a penalty.
Metro Railway is committed to provide fast and hassle-free services with the help and co-operation of all the commuters. Metro Railway, Kolkata is the pride of the city. Metro authorities request all to refrain from doing such thing in the Metro premises. With the help of CCTV cameras installed in the rakes and stations, such activities can be recorded easily and offenders can be identified. Actions as deem fit will be initiated against any person found to be engaged in such activities.
All Metro users are requested to co-operate with the Metro authorities and stop co-passengers if indulging in such misdeeds in the Metro premises for the safety of all concerned.
