Kolkata Metro train disrupted, services hit between Dum Dum and Belgachia stations

The passengers were evacuated, and a truncated service was being run from Kavi Subhas to Girish Park stations

Kolkata Metro train disrupted, services hit between Dum Dum and Belgachia stations
The Kavi Subhas-bound metro got stuck after power supply from the third rail stopped. PTI Representation image
By IANS
Updated: Wed, Feb 13, 2019
06:17 pm
Kolkata, IANS
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 The Kolkata Metro Railway services were partially disrupted on Wednesday after a train got stuck between Dum Dum and Belgachia stations following a power supply breakdown, an official said.

The Kavi Subhas-bound metro got stuck after power supply from the third rail stopped.

The passengers were evacuated, and a truncated service was being run from Kavi Subhas to Girish Park stations.

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Senior metro railway officials, Railway Protection Force (RPF) personnel, disaster management teams and a Kolkata police contingent were at the spot.

"The incident took place as the power supply from the third rail had stopped. Since power from the third trail is required for the metro to run, the train automatically came to a stop. The passengers were evacuated," said Indrani Banerjee, Chief Public Relations Officer, Kolkata Metro Railway.