Kolkata Metro Blue Line Services Halted After Passenger Incident at Rabindra Sarobar
Services on the Kolkata Metro Railway's crucial Blue Line were severely disrupted for nearly an hour on Sunday morning following a distressing incident involving a passenger at Rabindra Sarobar station. According to an official spokesperson, the disruption lasted for approximately 48 minutes, affecting the entire stretch between Dakshineswar and Birji stations.
Details of the Service Disruption
The incident occurred when a middle-aged passenger reportedly jumped before an approaching train at Rabindra Sarobar station. In response, metro authorities immediately implemented a power block on both the UP and DN lines at the station to ensure safety and facilitate emergency response. The individual was promptly taken to a nearby hospital for medical attention, though their current condition remains unknown.
During the disruption period from 10:45 am to 11:33 am, truncated services were operated only between Maidan and Dakshineswar stations. This partial operation aimed to minimize inconvenience for commuters on unaffected sections of the line while emergency procedures were underway at Rabindra Sarobar.
Restoration of Normal Services
Normal metro services resumed over the entire Blue Line stretch at precisely 11:33 am, exactly 48 minutes after the initial disruption began. The spokesperson confirmed that full operations were restored following the completion of necessary safety checks and clearance procedures at the incident site.
The Blue Line, one of Kolkata Metro's busiest routes, connects important stations including Dakshineswar, Birji, and Maidan, serving thousands of daily commuters. Sunday's disruption caused significant inconvenience to passengers traveling during the late morning hours, particularly those needing to traverse the affected section between Dakshineswar and Birji.
This incident follows recent emergency situations affecting transportation in Kolkata, including the emergency landing of a Turkish Airlines flight from Kathmandu to Istanbul at the city's airport. The metro authority has not released additional details about the passenger involved in Sunday's incident or any ongoing investigations regarding the circumstances.
