If your Sunday plans involve the southern end of the Blue Line, plan the trip before you reach the platform. Kolkata Metro Railway has announced a roughly nine hour block on Sunday, 1 November 2026, and trains will not run between Shahid Khudiram and Maidan while engineers work on the track and power systems. The rest of the Blue Line, from Dakshineswar down to Maidan, keeps moving.
For anyone heading to the Maidan, Park Street, Tollygunge or the far south for a weekend outing, a family visit or a match-day trip, this is the kind of notice that decides whether you arrive on time. Here is what has been announced and how to work around it.
What Metro Railway Has Announced
According to the notice reported on 31 October, a traffic and power block will be taken between Netaji and Mahanayak Uttam Kumar stations for maintenance work. To make that possible, the southern section of the line is shut for the day.
- Date: Sunday, 1 November 2026
- Block timing: about 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM
- Suspended section: Shahid Khudiram to Maidan
- Running section: Dakshineswar to Maidan
- First trains: Dakshineswar towards Maidan at 9:00 AM, and Maidan towards Dakshineswar at 9:15 AM
- Last trains: services from Shahid Khudiram and Dakshineswar run on their usual schedule
- Full service: expected to resume after 6:00 PM, subject to the work finishing on time
Metro Railway describes the evening restart as an expectation, not a guarantee, so anyone planning a late return should keep a backup in mind.
What About the Other Lines?
The Yellow Line (Noapara to Jai Hind Bimanbandar) and the Green Line (Howrah Maidan to Salt Lake Sector V) are reported to run as normal. One detail to note: there are no direct trains between Jai Hind Bimanbandar and Dakshineswar that day. The Purple and Orange lines do not operate on Sundays, so they are not an option for rerouting.
Who Will Feel This Most
Sunday ridership is lighter than a weekday, but the southern Blue Line is a favourite for family trips, shopping at the southern markets and outings around the Maidan. Residents of the far south who normally ride up to central Kolkata on weekends will need another way in. Visitors staying near the southern stations should also check how they will reach the city centre before setting out.
How to Plan Your Sunday Trip
- Start earlier than usual. The first Blue Line trains leave at 9:00 AM and 9:15 AM, so early morning metro trips on the affected stretch are not possible.
- Use buses, taxis or app cabs for the suspended section. Our guide to commuting apps in Kolkata lists the options for booking a ride.
- Check fares first. Our auto and taxi fare guide helps you avoid overpaying on a disrupted day.
- Confirm timings. Our metro timings guide covers regular first and last trains by line.
- Allow extra time for the road leg, especially around the Maidan side.
- Check Metro Railway’s official channels on the morning of travel for any change to the schedule.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the whole Blue Line closed on 1 November?
No. Trains run between Dakshineswar and Maidan. Only the stretch between Shahid Khudiram and Maidan is suspended during the block.
When will normal service return?
Metro Railway expects full Blue Line service after 6:00 PM, depending on the maintenance work being completed.
Why is the block needed?
The notice cites a traffic and power block for maintenance work between Netaji and Mahanayak Uttam Kumar stations. Such blocks are used for track and power system upkeep that cannot be done while trains are running.
Can I use the Purple or Orange Line instead?
Not on this day. Both lines do not run on Sundays. The Yellow and Green lines operate normally.
What is the best alternative for the southern section?
Buses, taxis, app cabs and autos are the practical options. Leave extra time, since road traffic is unpredictable.
The Bottom Line
This is a one day disruption, but it affects a busy southern stretch of Kolkata’s oldest metro line. If you are travelling between Shahid Khudiram and Maidan on Sunday, 1 November, expect no trains from about 9:00 AM until after 6:00 PM, plan a road alternative, and leave early. Everything else on the network, including the Green and Yellow lines, runs as usual.
Sources: Millennium Post report on Blue Line maintenance services (31 October 2026) and Bangla Hunt coverage of the Blue Line traffic block (31 October 2026), both based on the Metro Railway Kolkata notice. Timings are subject to change by Metro Railway.
Featured image: A blue train rides over a bridge, photo by Prasun Mishra on Unsplash.
