The Kolkata Metro Railway has introduced an audio awareness message across multiple stations on the North-South (Blue Line) corridor to discourage suicide attempts on the tracks. The initiative, launched in collaboration with an FM radio channel, follows a spate of suicide bids reported along the Blue Line over the past three months. The message will be broadcast through public address systems at Blue Line stations. The message also underscores the value of life and the possibilities it holds, stating that ending one’s life serves no purpose, regardless of distress. A Metro Railway spokesperson added that the audio message will be played regularly at Blue Line stations to sensitise commuters and help metro staff and passengers intervene before anyone takes a drastic step.

Source: The Telegraph February 09, 2026 09:12 UTC