Metro services on Kolkata's Blue Line were briefly affected on Saturday morning after a person allegedly attempted suicide by jumping onto the tracks at Kalighat station.
According to Metro Railway officials quoted by PTI, the incident took place around 7.20 am, leading to temporary disruptions on one of the city's busiest metro corridors.
Services operated in sections
Following the incident, authorities introduced truncated services on the Blue Line to minimise disruption for passengers.
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Trains operated between Maidan and Dakshineswar stations on one side, while services continued between Mahanayak Uttam Kumar and Shahid Khudiram stations on the other. The stretch between the affected stations remained temporarily closed as rescue operations and safety checks were carried out.
The incident occurred during the early hours of the day when passenger movement had started increasing across the network.
Rescue operation launched
Metro staff and emergency response teams quickly reached the spot and began rescue operations. The individual was rescued from the tracks and taken away for further assistance.
A Metro Railway spokesperson was quoted as saying by PTI, "The person was promptly rescued by Metro staff and emergency response teams. Following the rescue and necessary safety checks, normal services were restored across the entire Blue Line at 7.44 am."
Services restored within minutes
After the rescue operation and inspection of the tracks, authorities restored normal train movement across the entire Blue Line.
The disruption lasted for around 25 minutes, with services returning to normal at 7.44 am. Metro officials carried out mandatory safety checks before allowing trains to resume operations on the affected stretch, PTI reported.
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The Blue Line, which connects Dakshineswar in the north to Kavi Subhash in the south, is one of the busiest metro corridors in Kolkata and serves thousands of commuters everyday.
FAQs:
Why were Kolkata Metro services disrupted on Saturday?
Services were affected after a person allegedly jumped onto the tracks at Kalighat station.
When were normal Blue Line services restored?
Normal operations resumed across the Blue Line at 7.44 am.
