Kolkata Metro is a rapid transit system currently serving Kolkata, but is eventually planned to connect the twin city of Howrah. The system has 3 lines under operation, 3 are under construction, while 3 more have been planned. Presently, the system uses 1,676 mm (broad gauge) tracks, while the electricity is supplied by third rail, carrying 750 V DC. Trains, which comprise either 4 or 8 coaches, travel on the ground, underground, and on elevated viaducts. The maximum speed of the trains is 80 km/h, while the frequency varies from 5 to 20 minutes. Every day, over 7 lakh people travel on the Kolkata Metro.
Kolkata Metro Quick Info
- Owner: Metro Railway, Kolkata
- Serving Cities: Kolkata, Howrah (in future)
- Number of Lines: 1 fully operational, 2 partly operational and partly under construction, 2 under construction
- Headquarters: Metro Rail Bhavan, Nehru Road
- Started Operations in 1984
- Daily Timings: 6:45 am to 10:45 pm (Mon–Sat); 9:50 am to 9:55 pm (Sun)
- Fare: ₹5–25
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Kolkata Metro Lines
| Line No. | Colour | Length (Km) | Stations | Starting Point – End Point |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Blue | 32.2 | 26 | Dakshineswar – Kavi Subhash |
| 2 | Green | 9.1 | 8 | Salt Lake Sector V – Sealdah |
| 3 | Purple | 7.2 | 6 | Joka – Taratala |
Kolkata Metro Line 1 – Blue
With the opening of Kolkata Metro Line 1 on October 24th, 1984, it became the first modern mass transit system in the country. In its 35 years of operational history, it has been the only metro line operational in the city. The line uses 1676 mm (broad gauge) tracks, while 750 volt direct current is supplied via third rail. Every train has eight coaches, and it runs at a maximum speed of 55 km/h with 5–7 minute headway. It runs in a north-south direction through some of the most prominent and busiest areas of the city.
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Kolkata Metro Station List on Line 1
| Station | Interchange/Connections |
|---|---|
| Kavi Subhash | New Garia Railway Station |
| Shahid Khudiram | |
| Kavi Nazrul | |
| Gitanjali | |
| Masterda Surya Sen | |
| Netaji | |
| Mahanayak Uttam Kumar | |
| Rabindra Sarobar | Tollygunge Railway Station |
| Kalighat | |
| Jatin Das Park | |
| Netaji Bhavan | |
| Rabindra Sadan | |
| Maidan | |
| Park Street | |
| Esplanade | |
| Chandni Chowk | Sealdah Railway Station |
| Central | |
| Mahatma Gandhi Road | |
| Girish Park | |
| Shobhabazar Sutanuti | |
| Shyambazaar | |
| Belgachhia | Kolkata Railway Station |
| Dum Dum | |
| Noapara | Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport |
Kolkata Metro Line 1 – Blue
With the opening of Kolkata Metro Line 1 on 24th October, 1984, it became the first modern mass transit system in the country. In its 35 years of operational history, Kolkata Metro’s Line 1 has been the only metro line operational in the city. The line uses 1,676 mm (broad gauge) tracks, with a 750-volt DC supplied via third rail. Every train has eight coaches, and runs at a maximum speed of 55 km/h with 5–7 minutes’ headway. It runs in a north-south direction through some of the most prominent and busiest areas of the city.
Kolkata Metro Station List on Line 1
| Station | Interchange/Connections |
|---|---|
| Kavi Subhash | New Garia Railway Station |
| Shahid Khudiram |
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| Kavi Nazrul |
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| Gitanjali |
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| Masterda Surya Sen |
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| Netaji |
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| Mahanayak Uttam Kumar |
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| Rabindra Sarobar | Tollygunge Railway Station |
| Kalighat |
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| Jatin Das Park |
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| Netaji Bhavan |
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| Rabindra Sadan |
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| Maidan |
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| Park Street |
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| Esplanade |
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| Chandni Chowk | Sealdah Railway Station |
| Central |
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| Mahatma Gandhi Road |
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| Girish Park |
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| Shobhabazar Sutanuti |
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| Shyambazaar |
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| Belgachhia | Kolkata Railway Station |
| Dum Dum |
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| Noapara | Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport |
| Baranagar |
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| Dakshineswar |
|
Green Line
The list below is of the stations covered on the Kolkata Metro Green Line.
| Station Name | Interchange/Connections |
|---|---|
| Teghoria / VIP Road | Orange Line |
| Raghunathpur |
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| Baguiati |
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| Dum Dum Park |
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| Kestopur |
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| Salt Lake Sector V | Orange Line |
| Karunamoyee |
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| Central Park |
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| City Centre |
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| Bengal Chemical |
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| Salt Lake Stadium |
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| Phoolbagan |
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| Sealdah | Sealdah Station |
| Esplanade | Blue Line, Purple Line |
| Mahakaran |
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| Howrah | Howrah Station, Howrah Station Bus Terminus |
| Howrah Maidan |
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*Note: Only the stations from Salt Lake Sector V to Sealdah are operational. The first five stations, i.e., from Teghoria to Kestopur, are still under the planned stage. The last four stations, i.e., from Esplanade to Howrah Maidan, are under construction.
Purple Line
The list below is of the stations covered on the Kolkata Metro Purple Line.
| Station Name | Interchange/Connections |
|---|---|
| Diamond Park |
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| IIM Calcutta |
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| Joka |
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| Thakurpukur |
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| Sakherbazar |
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| Behala Chowrasta |
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| Behala Bazaar |
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| Taratala |
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| Majerhat |
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| Mominpur |
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| Kidderpore |
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| Victoria |
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| Park Street | Blue Line |
| Esplanade | Blue Line, Green Line |
*Note: Only the stations from Joka to Taratala are operational. The first two stations, i.e., Diamond Park and IIM Calcutta, are still under the planned stage. The last six stations, i.e., from Majerhat to Esplanade, are under construction.
Yellow Line
The list below is of the stations covered on the Kolkata Metro Yellow Line.
| Station Name | Interchange/Connections |
|---|---|
| Noapara | Blue Line |
| Dum Dum Cantonment |
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| Jessore Road |
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| Biman Bandar | Orange Line |
| Birati |
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| Michael Nagar |
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| New Barrackpore |
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| Madhyamgram |
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| Hridaypur |
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| Barasat |
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*Note: The Noapara station is operational. The stations from Dum Dum Cantonment to Biman Bandar are under construction, while the remaining others are still under the planned stage.
Orange Line
The list below is of the stations covered on the Kolkata Metro Orange Line.
| Station Name | Interchange/Connections |
|---|---|
| Jai Hind/Biman Bandar | Yellow Line |
| VIP Road/Haldiram | Green Line |
| Chinar Park |
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| City Centre |
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| Mangaldeep |
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| Eco Park |
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| Mother’s Wax Museum |
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| Shiksha Tirtha |
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| Biswa Bangla Convention Centre |
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| Swapnobhor |
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| Nazrul Tirtha |
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| Nabadiganta |
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| IT Centre | Green Line |
| Nalban |
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| Gour Kishore Ghosh |
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| Beleghata |
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| Barun Sengupta |
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| Ritwik Ghatak |
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| VIP Bazar |
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| Hemanta Mukhopadhay |
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| Kavi Sukanta |
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| Jyotirindra Nandi |
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| Satyajit Ray |
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| Kavi Subhash | Blue Line |
*Note: All the stations are under construction.
Top Attractions Connected by Line 1
| Attraction | Nearest Station | Distance from Nearest Station (Km) |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Kolkata Golf Club | Mahanayak Uttam Kumar | 2.6 |
| Rabindra Sarobar | Rabindra Sarobar | 1.8 |
| Kalighat Mandir | Kalighat | 0.9 |
| Netaji Bhavan | Rabindra Sadan | 0.8 |
| Nehru’s Children Museum | Rabindra Sadan | 0 |
| St Paul’s Cathedral | Rabindra Sadan | 0.8 |
| Rabindra Sadan | 1 | |
| Fort William | Maidan | 3.9 |
| Prinsep Ghat | Maidan | 3.9 |
| MP Birla Planetarium | Maidan | 0.6 |
| Park Street | 0.4 | |
| Shaheed Minar | Esplanade | 0.8 |
| Eden Gardens | Esplanade | 1 |
| Marble Palace | MG Road | 0.4 |
Kolkata Metro Lesser-Known Facts
- Oldest metro system in India
- Only metro in India to be controlled by the Indian Railways; designated as “deemed” Zone 17 of the Railways in 2010
- Lowest fares among all metro systems in India
- 10 stations named after eminent Bengali personalities
- Built with consultation and support of the erstwhile Soviet Union and East Germany, and France
- Not all rakes are air-conditioned
- Kolkata Metro to have India’s first underwater section in future
