In a major boost to connectivity in the city, the first full-fledged trial run on both up and down lines on Noapara-Jai Hind Biman Bandar stretch of 7.04 km of Yellow Line was conducted successfully, today.
According to Kolkata Metro Railway, the line is expected to benefit around 50,000 commuters heading towards the city from the adjoining districts of North 24 Parganas, Howrah and Hooghly on a daily basis.
The contrast is much too glaring to the commuter, his patience sorely tried by disruptions, that can extend to hours, and suffocatingly overcrowded coaches.
Barring some stray incidents of clash and scuffle, Assembly vote for Noapara passed off peacefully today amid tight security. The…
