Kolkata Metro services disrupted for around 1 hour due to technical glitch

Kolkata Metro services on the North-South corridor were suspended for approximately one hour due to a technical glitch at the Mahanayak Uttam Kumar station. The disruption occurred during the busy Durga Puja festival, affecting commuters traveling to pandals.
Why it matters
Public transport reliability is critical during major cultural festivals when passenger volume spikes significantly.
Kolkata Metro services disrupted for around 1 hour due to technical glitch The disruption came at a time when large numbers of people use the Metro to visit Durga Puja pandals across the city on Maha Ashtami KOLKATA Kolkata Metro services on the North-South corridor were disrupted for around an hour on Monday (October 19, 2026) evening due to a technical glitch, officials said.
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