AAMAR METRO

KOLKATA

PRESS RELEASE

FIRE FIGHTING TRAINING ORGANISED AT CENTRAL METRO STATION

Kolkata, Date: 10.03.2026

Metro Railway takes all possible measures and care for ensuring commuters' safety. Shri Subhransu S. Mishra, General Manager, Metro Railway regularly monitors and reviews safety measures adopted in the 'Lifeline of Kolkata' to avoid any untoward incident like fire. In order to check the preparedness of Metro staff of different departments to tackle any fire emergency, regular training is conducted in Metro Railway, Kolkata.

A firefighting training programme for the field staff was conducted under the supervision of senior officers today i.e. o­n 10.03.2026 at Central Metro station. Metro staff were imparted training o­n how to douse the flame through simulation of various fire and smoke conditions.

Staff from Traffic Department, Electrical Department and RPF personnel attended this training. It is expected that such training will sharpen the skill and alertness of the field staff to respond to any emergency situation and minimize the rescue time and restore normalcy at the earliest.