Insights – Developments in Kolkata Metro signalling and telecom system in the last 8 years

Kolkata Metro Railway is constantly modernising its operational facilities for the sake of more safe and comfortable travel experiences for commuters. As a part of that endeavour, the Signalling and Telecom system of Metro are revamped from time to time. This initiative has got substantive momentum over the last 8 years.

More details:

  • Commercial service in the East-West section, from Salt Lake Sector V to Phoolbagan was started in 2020 with the latest Communication Based Train Control (CBTC) signalling system providing enhanced train headway safety. and passenger convenience.
  • New section from Noapara to Dakshineswar was opened on 23.02.2021 for commercial service with state of art Automatic Signalling Technology for better operational flexibility and modern passenger amenity items like Train Timing Indication Board (TTIB). Clocks. Public Address System (PAS) has been provided.

  • Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) systems are provided at all stations of the North-South and East-West corridor. All entry, exit, concourse and platform areas are covered ensuring security of passengers.
  • CCTV systems are also available separately for motormen at both ends of platforms ensuring better monitoring of platforms.
  • Metro Railway introduced a free Wi-Fi system in Dum Dum to Kavi Subhash Metro stretch in 2019 and subsequently extended to Noapara.Baranagar and Dakshineswar Metro stations in 2021.
  • In East-West Metro, free Wi-Fi has been provided in 2020. This facility helps common passengers to a great extent for accessing the free Internet connectivity.

  • Metro Railway has successfully completed Non-interlocking (NI) work of Noapara Carshed on 06.06.2021. The modification has greatly improved the operational flexibility of movement of rakes to and from Noapara and thereby increased performance parameters of train running of Metro Railway.
  • With this continuous system upliftment Metro Railway has been able to provide quality passenger services and passengers find Metro services most comfortable than any other mode of transportation.

Source: Kolkata Metro -Press Release