Kolkata, Nov 17 (IANS) Factfile on the Kolkata Metro, which completed its silver jubilee this year.

* Services started: Oct 24, 1984

* Number of passengers travelling daily: around half a million

* Number of stations: 21

* Distance covered: 22.28 km

* Fare: minimum Rs.4, maximum Rs.12 per ride

* Number of trains: 18

* Number of train services daily: 213 (Monday to Saturday); 65 Sunday

* Service timings: Monday to Saturday 7 a.m. to 9.45 p.m.; Sunday 2 p.m. to 9.45 p.m.

* Number of employees: 3,250