Kolkata Metro Update: Metro to start it's Salt Lake Sector 5 route operation from THIS date

The East West Metro service from Howrah Maidan to Sector Five will be suspended from April 26th to 28th for safety inspections. Service may resume on May 1st. The new metro line utilizes advanced anti-collision technology

The wait is almost over. The metro will run to Sector Five in a few days. East West Metro service from Howrah Maidan to Sector Five will be suspended from April 26th to 28th. The Safety Commissioner will inspect the Communication Based Train Control system to ensure passenger safety. If all goes well, service is expected to start soon, possibly from May 1st. Sector Five's East West Metro has an advanced Communication Based Train Control system, superior to Indian Railways' Kavach. A metro official stated that this system is operational in other Indian metro systems like Delhi and Bangalore. The panel displays clear track information up to 1km ahead, allowing drivers to brake appropriately. The CBTC system automatically applies brakes if the driver fails to do so. Trains maintain a 40-meter distance and automatically stop if they get closer. The software provides information about each station. The service will be inaugurated soon by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.