Kolkata Metro To Run Additional Purple Line Trains & Longer Hours From December

Metro commuters in Kolkata will soon have more travel options on the Purple Line as weekday services are set to increase along with longer operating hours. The revised schedule comes into effect from 1 December 2025 and is expected to ease the rush for passengers travelling between Joka and Majerhat. The change will also help thousands who switch to Eastern Railway’s local train services at Majerhat, especially during busy morning and late evening hours.

More Trains to Run on Weekdays

From Monday, 1 December, 2025, the Purple Line will run 84 services on weekdays instead of the current 80. This means 42 trains will operate in each direction between Joka and Majerhat from Monday to Friday. Officials said the increase in frequency aims to reduce waiting time for passengers and improve the overall travel experience during peak hours.

The day will also start a little earlier for commuters. The first train from Joka will now leave at 6.40 am, which is ten minutes earlier than before. From Majerhat, the first service of the day will begin at 7.03 am.

Extended Hours for Daily Commuters

Passengers will benefit from a longer service window as well. The last train from Joka will leave at 9.05 pm instead of the previous 8.36 pm departure. The final service from Majerhat will now run at 9.26 pm, replacing the earlier 8.57 pm schedule.

According to officials, the extended hours will particularly help those using the Sealdah–Budge Budge suburban line, many of whom rely on Majerhat for switching between Metro and local trains. The new timings are expected to offer smoother connectivity during the late evening rush.

Saturday Services Already in Operation

Saturday services on the Purple Line became functional on 22 November, 2025. A total of 40 services operate on Saturdays, with 20 trains running in each direction. However, Metro authorities confirmed that there will be no Purple Line operations on Sundays.