AAMAR METRO

KOLKATA

PRESS RELEASE

METRO RAILWAY OBSERVES 80TH INDEPENDENCE DAY

 Kolkata, Date:15.08.2026

Metro Railway observed 80th Independence Day today i.e. o­n 15.08.2026. In the main programme, Shri Prem Sagar Gupta, General Manager, Metro Railway hoisted the National Flag at Metro Rail Bhavan and inspected the parade of Metro RPF this morning.

In his address, General Manager spoke about the achievements of Metro Railway in various sectors. He has informed that Metro network will increase to 130 Km in a few years.

In his speech, Shri Gupta also highlighted the excellent performance of Metro Railway in recent times.  Metro has carried 23.60 crore passengers in 2025-26. During the current financial year 2026-27 (up to July, 2026), Metro Railway has earned ₹166 crores which is 34% higher than the previous year's figure. Apart from this, he has also mentioned that more and more Metro commuters have been using the digital payment mode which is helping them to purchase their tokens, Smart Cards, QR Code Based Tickets as well as recharge Smart Cards very easily by downloading ‘Aamar Kolkata Metro’ App from Google Play Store and App Store. Metro Railway authorities are working very hard for further improving safety, passenger amenities and reliability standards, General Manager added.

A cultural programme was also organised to mark the occasion at Metro Rail Bhavan. Metro officials also hoisted the National Flag at different Metro stations. Metro officials also conducted Swachhta Abhiyan and special tree plantation drive at Metro Railway Quarters Complexes at Belgachia, Dum Dum and Tollygunge as part of 80th Independence Day celebrations.