Kolkata Metro recorded a 32.11 per cent jump in passenger traffic during this Durga Puja, with the system witnessing its highest-ever single-day footfall of 12.01 lakh on October 16.
A total of 61.51 lakh passengers travelled by Kolkata Metro between Panchami and Dashami (October 15-21), a statement said.
Last year, 46.56 lakh people used the Metro during the six-day period, it said.
On the Blue Line, which connects Dakshineswar and Sahid Khudiram, Dum Dum station recorded the highest footfall, with more than 4.97 lakh passengers between Panchami and Dashami.
Kalighat station ranked second, handling over 4.83 lakh passengers during the period.
Sealdah station on the Green Line, which connects Howrah Maidan and Sector V, followed with more than 4.19 lakh passengers, the statement said.
RPF personnel and state police were deployed at stations to ensure passenger safety and security during the festive rush, it said.
CCTV cameras were also used to monitor crowd movement, facilitate the deployment of security personnel and manage the dispersal of passengers, it added.