Kolkata Metro Disruption: Woman on Tracks Causes 27-Minute Service Halt

Kolkata Metro services were disrupted for 27 minutes when a woman was spotted walking on the tracks. The incident occurred between Maidan and Park Street stations. Power was immediately cut off for safety, and staff rescued the woman. Services resumed after the power was restored.

Kolkata Metro services along the Dakshineshwar-New Garia section were disrupted for 27 minutes on Thursday night after a woman was found walking on the tracks.

Power was immediately cut off on both lines when a motorman of a Kavi Subhash-bound train spotted the woman walking on the tracks between Maidan and Park Street stations around 9.05 pm, according to a Kolkata Metro spokesperson.

Staffers at Park Street station rescued the woman at 9.10 pm. Power was subsequently restored and services resumed on both lines at 9.32 pm.

The woman is currently in the custody of RPF women personnel.

(With inputs from agencies.)