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Republic Day 2026: Kolkata Metro to run over 270 train services on Jan 26 – Check first and last train timings

Republic Day 2026 Kolkata Metro services:The move aims at facilitating travellers to reach their destination as several restriction is there on road traffic is there due to the Republic Day 2026 ceremony.

2 min readJan 25, 2026 09:51 PM IST

Kolkata Metro plans to run more than 270 trains on January 26, 2026. (Image generated using AI)

Republic Day 2026 Kolkata Metro services: Kolkata Metro has planned to run more than 270 train services on Monday, January 26. The move aims at facilitating travellers to reach their destination as several restriction is there on road traffic is there due to the Republic Day 2026 ceremony.

“Metro Railway, Kolkata is going to operate 182 services in Blue Line and 92 services in Yellow Line on Monday i.e. on 26.01.2026 on account of Republic Day,” the Kolkata Metro said in a statement. However, the train services on Purple Line and Orange Line will run as per the normal schedules.

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Kolkata Metro train services on Blue Line, January 26

Kolkata Metro will run 182 (91 UP + 91 DN) services in the Blue Line instead of 272 services and 4 UP services from Noapara to Dakshineswar.

First Service:

At 06:50 hrs. from Shahid Khudiram to Dakshineswar (No Change)
At 06:50 hrs. from Noapara to Shahid Khudiram (No Change)
At 06:55 hrs. from Mahanayak Uttam Kumar to Dakshineswar (No Change)
At 06:55 hrs. from Dakshineswar to Shahid Khudiram (No Change)

Last Service:

At 21:28 hrs. from Dakshineswar to Shahid Khudiram (No Change)
At 21:33 hrs. from Shahid Khudiram to Dakshineswar (Instead of 21:35 hrs.)
At 21:45 hrs. from Shahid Khudiram to DumDum (Instead of 21:44 hrs.)

Kolkata Metro train services on Yellow Line, January 26

Metro will run 92 (46 UP + 46 DN) services in the Yellow Line instead of 120 services on 26.01.2026.

First Service:

At 07:18 hrs. from Noapara to Jai Hind Bimanbandar (No Change).
At 07:40 hrs. from Jai Hind Bimanbandar to Noapara (No change).Last Service:
At 20:58 hrs. from Noapara to Jai Hind Bimanbandar (Instead of 21:00 hrs.).
At 21:18 hrs. from Jai Hind Bimanbandar to Noapara (Instead of 21:20 hrs.).

Anish Mondal

Anish Mondal is a journalist with over nine years of experience covering the railways and roadways. Currently a member of the Indianexpress.com editorial team, Anish specializes in high-impact sectors. Professional Journey Anish began his career at the public broadcaster Rajya Sabha Television (now Sansad TV), where he developed a foundational understanding of legislative processes and national governance. In 2018, he transitioned to digital financial journalism at FinancialExpress.com, spending nearly six years refining his expertise in market trends and corporate reporting. Before joining The Indian Express in 2025, he served as a key contributor at ETNowNews.com. Education & Expertise Anish’s reporting is backed by a rigorous academic background in communication and the humanities: Master of Journalism and Mass Communication (MJMC) – Apeejay Stya University Post Graduate Diploma in Journalism and Production (PGTVRJP) – Apeejay Institute of Mass Communication Bachelor of Arts (English Honours) – University of Calcutta Areas of Coverage Connectivity: Detailed reporting on the expansion of Indian Railways and National Highway networks. ... Read More

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