kolkata: The first trial run between Joka to Taratala stretch of Joka to Esplanade Metro project under Rail Vikas Nigam Limited (RVNL), which is the implementing agency, successfully took place on Thursday.
Commercial services between Joka and Taratala likely to start in October or November this year, an official said.
The trial run was done using non-air-conditioned rakes, which were brought in for the same from Noapara carshed. The maiden run started from Joka station at 3:35 pm and reached Taratala station at 3:55 pm. The trial rake was taken out from the Joka Depot, which has been built for rake stabling and maintenance work, at 3:16 pm. In the return journey this rake left Taratala station at 4:05 pm and reached Joka station at 4:29 pm.