On Friday, July 12, 2024, Kolkata Metro services were disrupted due to a brake failure in a train at Rabindra Sarobar station. The incident occurred at around 4:56 PM, causing delays in the up-line services for over half an hour. Passengers returning from work were inconvenienced as the train remained stationary...
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at Rabindra Sarobar for about 8 minutes. Despite attempts to rectify the brake issue, the train was eventually taken out of service. The disruption caused a backlog of trains and resulted in delays across various stations. Ticket counters were closed, and while Metro authorities announced the resumption of services, passengers reported continued delays. Trains were reportedly stopping for 5 minutes at each station, frustrating commuters. This incident highlights a recurring issue with Kolkata Metro services, particularly during peak hours, as commuters point to numerous disruptions in recent times.