Kolkata Metro

TMC lawmakers to boycott inauguration of Kolkata's second Metro line after Mamata Banerjee left off guest list

The inauguration of the awaited East-West corridor of the Kolkata Metro faced controversy on Thursday after West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee's name was left off the guest list. Union Railway Minister Piyush Goyal has been invited as the chief guest for the event.

Delhi Metro Rail: Things you are allowed to carry and things you cannot

While metro passengers are allowed to carry most daily use items there are some exceptions. It is important to know these to avoid fines.

Kolkata metro fire: 16 passengers fall ill after smoke fills coaches; services temporarily suspended, hundreds stranded

At least 16 passengers were taken ill after smoke was detected inside an air-conditioned coach of the Kolkata Metro Thursday

Majerhat bridge collapse: Mamata Banerjee says at least 20 bridges in city have 'crossed expiry date'; halts metro work near site

The Metro Railways has been asked to stop work "temporarily" near the Majerhat bridge till a committee probing its collapse gives its report, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said on Thursday.

Couple thrashed on Kolkata metro: Police registers sou motu FIR after incident evokes outrage, charges of moral policing

Police has registered a suo motu FIR to probe the recent incident of alleged moral policing in the Kolkata Metro Railway, following a mass petition in this regard

Couple thrashed on Kolkata metro: Protesters rally outside Tollygunge station to demand action, offer 'free hugs' to commuters

A rally was organized outside Tollygunge Metro station on Wednesday to protest against an alleged moral policing incident inside a train compartment

Couple thrashed at Kolkata Metro's Dum Dum station for 'standing too close'; locals protest, seek police action

A couple was allegedly pushed out of Kolkata metro and then thrashed by a mob because they were "standing too close".

India celebrates International Women's Day: Nation vows to close gender gap

With vows to close the gender gap, International Women's Day, a day to celebrate and refresh commitments towards social and economic emancipation of nearly half of the world population, was celebrated with great fanfare across India

Arvind Kejriwal offers to pay 50% funds for Delhi Metro if Centre gives the rest

Amid a debate over a proposed metro fare hike, chief minister Arvind Kejriwal on Sunday offered to provide half the funds for DMRC's finances for three months.

Driverless metro trains coming to Kolkata by 2018 says Indian Railways

Driverless trains could soon be a reality for Kolkata Metro commuters in 2018.