AMAR METRO
KOLKATA
PRESS RELEASE
METRO CARRIED AROUND 4 CRORE PASSENGERS IN LAST TWO MONTHS
Kolkata, Date:01.11.2024
Metro Railway has carried around 4 crore passengers in the last two months, i.e. September and October, 2024. More and more commuters of Kolkata and adjoining districts have been preferring to travel in the Metro in order to reach their destinations fast and without any hassle. This preference of commuters is getting reflected in the passenger figures as Metro has carried around 4 crore passengers in September’24 and October’24 in all its lines. In each of these months, around 2 crore passengers have travelled in the Lifeline of Kolkata. Metro carried around 8.15 Lakh passengers on 30.09.2024 and around 9.62 Lakh passengers on 09.10.2024. In September and October, these were the highest daily passenger count.
It has also been observed that more and more passengers are now opting different digital payment modes to purchase their Smart Cards, Tokens, QR Code Based Tickets as well as recharge their Smart Cards. This has helped them to save their time and also get rid of problems related to carrying changes with them as well as standing in the long queues.
Shri P. Uday Kumar Reddy, General Manager, Metro Railway has thanked the people of Kolkata and the adjoining districts for showing their trust in Metro Railway as the most dependable mode of transportation.
Kausik Mitra
Chief Public Relations Officer
