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Kolkata Metro Pilot Project: No More Stops During Power Outages, Passenger Woes Reduced
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Kolkata Metro Launches Pilot Project: No More Halts Due to Power Outages
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25-02-2026, 16:01
Kolkata Metro Launches Pilot Project: No More Halts Due to Power Outages
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Kolkata Metro introduces a pilot project to prevent service disruptions caused by power outages.
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A 6.4 megawatt-hour battery system will maintain electricity supply during power cuts.
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The micro-grid system will allow stranded trains to reach the nearest station.
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The pilot project has commenced on the Blue Line, specifically targeting the Dakshineswar-Shahid Khudiram section.
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General Manager Shubhranshu Shekhar Mishra confirmed the initiative aims to significantly reduce passenger inconvenience.
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