Due to a large gathering planned for Wednesday night, Kolkata Metro announced additional metro services on the Blue Line. Two extra trains will depart from Dum Dum and Kavi Subhash at 10:00 PM and 10:20 PM, stopping at all stations. The last metro remains scheduled at 10:40 PM. All booking counters...
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will remain open until late Wednesday night, and security personnel will be increased. While the additional services don't address concerns about women returning home late at night, it facilitates those attending the gathering. Political circles speculate that the additional service by the Central Government-owned Metro is an indirect sign of support for the event.