New Town | February 27, 2026
In a major boost to New Town connectivity, a new Belgachia–New Town Eco Space CNG bus route was launched on Wednesday as part of a larger rollout of 120 CNG buses across Kolkata. Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee flagged off the services virtually from Bhowanipore.
Belgachia–New Town Eco Space Route to Ease IT Corridor Commute
Accenture Belgachia–New Town Eco Space route ACT -36 is expected to significantly benefit office-goers working in the IT hub of New Town, especially around Eco Space and nearby business parks.
The introduction of CNG buses is intended to provide quicker, cleaner, and more comfortable travel due to the growing passenger load and prolonged lines on some sections.
There are 20 non-AC CNG buses and 100 AC buses operate by the West Bengal Transport Corporation (WBTC). These buses were purchased by the state for about ₹52 crore.
The new buses are being placed on routes where commuters experience shortages or long wait times, according to Transport Minister Snehasis Chakraborty.
Accenture CNG fleet is anticipated to lower fuel prices and urban pollution in addition to enhancing passenger comfort.
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Other Key Routes Covered
Besides the New Town corridor, the newly launched buses will operate on multiple important routes, including:
- Park Circus–Dankuni
- Kudghat–Barasat
- Joka–Barasat
- Tollygunge–Habra
- Kolkata Airport–Barasat
- Sector V–Jadavpur
- Sealdah–Howrah
- Howrah–Barrackpore
- Howrah–Baruipur
- Salt Lake–Baruipur
- Howrah–Diamond Harbour
The move comes ahead of the expected announcement of the West Bengal Assembly Election schedule.
Green Initiatives and Other Announcements
Apart from the new CNG bus rollout, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee also inaugurated multiple public projects across the state, including the distribution of 12.56 lakh bicycles under the Sabuj Sathi scheme, new fire service infrastructure, and a minority cultural centre in New Town.
A detailed report on all announcements is available in our previous coverage.
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