The upgraded Aamar Kolkata Metro App enhances Kolkata Metro’s digital ticketing system, offering commuters faster, easier, and more reliable access to metro services through a unified mobile platform.

This is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.

Aamar Kolkata Metro App Launch Marks Digital Upgrade
Photo: Kolkata Metro

Aamar Kolkata Metro App Enhances Passenger Convenience

Metro Railway, Kolkata, officially launched the upgraded Aamar Kolkata Metro App on October 20, 2025, at a ceremony led by General Manager Shri Subhransu Sekhar Mishra.

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Senior officials from Metro Railway and the Centre for Railway Information Systems (CRIS) attended the event, underscoring the collaboration behind this digital advancement.

The updated application provides users with improved navigation, QR-based ticketing, and integration with Kolkata Metro’s smart-card system.

It enables passengers to book tickets, check train schedules, and manage digital payments through secure channels.

Shri Mishra highlighted that the launch represents Metro Railway’s ongoing efforts to modernize ticketing and reduce reliance on physical counters.

He called the initiative a key milestone toward building a fully digital and passenger-friendly metro network.

Aamar Kolkata Metro App Supports Metro’s Digital Vision

The event took place during Metro Railway’s Foundation Day Celebration, symbolizing the operator’s commitment to technological innovation and service excellence.

Officials reaffirmed plans to expand Kolkata Metro’s network and improve commuter connectivity through smart systems and real-time information tools.

Since its first 3.4-kilometer line between Esplanade and Bhowanipore opened in 1984, Kolkata Metro has become India’s oldest rapid-transit system.

The app’s new version strengthens this legacy by bringing user-friendly, digital ticketing to millions of passengers.

The launch demonstrates how Metro Railway continues to combine heritage with innovation, offering sustainable, efficient, and affordable mobility for Kolkata’s residents.

Source: railanalysis.in

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What is the Aamar Kolkata Metro App?

The Aamar Kolkata Metro App is Metro Railway Kolkata’s official mobile application that allows passengers to buy digital tickets, check train schedules, and access journey information.

When was the upgraded Aamar Kolkata Metro App launched?

Metro Railway Kolkata introduced the new version of the app on October 20, 2025, during its Foundation Day Celebration.

How does the Aamar Kolkata Metro App benefit passengers?

It simplifies travel by reducing queues at ticket counters, enabling quick digital bookings, and providing up-to-date metro service information.

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