Kolkata Metro to Run Additional Early Morning Services on June 21 for Yoga Day & NEET-UG 2026
Kolkata, June 18, 2026:
To facilitate commuters attending the International Day of Yoga celebrations at Red Road and candidates appearing for the NEET-UG 2026 examination, Metro Railway Kolkata will operate special early morning services starting from 04:00 hrs on Sunday, June 21, 2026, across the Blue, Green, and Yellow Lines.
The initiative aims to ensure smooth, timely, and hassle-free travel during the early hours. While additional services will be introduced, the last train timings will remain unchanged across all operational lines.
Blue Line (Dakshineswar – Shahid Khudiram)
- Total services increased to 214 (107 UP & 107 DN) from the usual 152 Sunday services.
- Trains will run at 14–15 minute intervals between 04:00 hrs and 08:00 hrs.
First Services:
- 04:00 hrs: Dakshineswar → Shahid Khudiram
- 04:00 hrs: Noapara → Shahid Khudiram
- 04:00 hrs: Mahanayak Uttam Kumar → Shahid Khudiram (Special)
- 04:00 hrs: Shahid Khudiram → Dakshineswar
- 04:00 hrs: Mahanayak Uttam Kumar → Dakshineswar
- 04:00 hrs: Noapara → Dakshineswar (Special)
Green Line (Howrah Maidan – Salt Lake Sector V)
- Total services increased to 173 (87 UP & 86 DN) from 108 Sunday services.
- Trains will operate at 10–15 minute intervals between 04:00 hrs and 09:00 hrs, after which normal Sunday schedules will resume.
First Services:
- 04:00 hrs: Howrah Maidan → Salt Lake Sector V
- 04:02 hrs: Salt Lake Sector V → Howrah Maidan
Yellow Line (Noapara – Jai Hind Bimanbandar)
- Total services increased to 112 (56 UP & 56 DN) from 78 Sunday services.
- Trains will run at 18–20 minute intervals between 04:18 hrs and 09:00 hrs, followed by regular Sunday operations.
First Services:
- 04:18 hrs: Noapara → Jai Hind Bimanbandar
- 04:40 hrs: Jai Hind Bimanbandar → Noapara
Additional Information
- No change in the last metro timings across Blue, Green, and Yellow Lines.
- No services will be available on the Purple Line and Orange Line on June 21.
Metro Railway Kolkata urges passengers to plan their journeys accordingly and make use of the early services for a safe and convenient commute.
In a press release information shared by Shri S.S.Kannan CPRO and DGM, Metro Railway, Kolkata
