en.Wedoany.com Reported - Indian Union Minister of Railways Ashwini Vaishnaw announced that the Kolkata Metro will receive 60 new-generation trains over the next five years. The statement was made on June 11, 2026, in New Delhi, aiming to modernize the national urban railway network.
The new trains will be used to expand service scale and increase service frequency on busy lines, aligning with the overall plan to upgrade infrastructure and improve passenger experience in the metropolitan system. Compared to older trains, the new ones will be equipped with modern facilities, enhancing reliability and energy efficiency. The Ministry of Railways stated that improvements will focus on passenger comfort, operational performance, and reducing downtime through optimized maintainability. Meanwhile, safety systems and accessibility features will also be strengthened to serve a broader commuting population. Energy-saving technologies and standardized components will help reduce lifecycle costs.
According to a phased timeline, the new trains will undergo procurement, manufacturing, testing, and personnel training before entering service. Maintenance regimes will be upgraded simultaneously to maintain high availability of the new fleet. The Ministry will coordinate with local authorities to align train commissioning with network expansion and depot capacity, and manage integration with existing services. Construction of depots and technical support facilities will proceed in parallel with train introduction. The expanded fleet is expected to alleviate peak-hour congestion, increase service frequency on key lines, and improve connectivity for daily commuters. Officials stated that the plan complements other urban mobility initiatives and investments in citywide "last-mile" connectivity.
The Minister reiterated the government's commitment to strengthening public transportation infrastructure and accelerating delivery of established projects. The implementation of this plan aims to support sustainable urban development and provide more reliable options for urban mobility.
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