The Orange Line of Nagpur Metro also known as the North-South corridor is a metro route of the mass rapid transit system in Nagpur, India.
Quick Info
- Inaugurated on: 7 March 2019
- Number of Stations: 18 Stations and 1 Interchange
- Timings:5:00 am to 11:45 pm
- Ticket Price:Rs.10 to Rs.40
- Places to Stay:Hotels in Nagpur
Nagpur Metro Orange Line Route Map
Nagpur Metro Orange Line Interesting Facts
- It consists of 18 metro stations from Automotive Square to Khapri covering a total distance of 19.658 km.
- The line uses 1,435 mm (Standard gauge) tracks and overhead catenary carrying AC at 25 kilovolts. The system has three-coach trains, running at an average speed of 33 km/h and a top speed of 90 km/h.
- The headway between the trains varies from 3 minutes during peak hours to 5 minutes at other times of the day.
Orange Line Stations
The list below comprises the stations covered on the Nagpur Metro Orange Line.
| Station | Interchange/Connections | Nearby Accommodations |
| Automotive Square | ||
| Nari Road | ||
| Kadbi Square | ||
| Gaddi Godam Square | ||
| Kasturchand Park | ||
| Zero Mile Freedom Park | ||
| Sitabuldi (Interchange) | ||
| Congress Nagar | Ajni Railway Station | |
| Rahate Colony | ||
| Ajni Square | ||
| Chhatrapati Square | ||
| Jaiprakash Nagar | ||
| Ujjwal Nagar | ||
| Airport | Nagpur Airport | |
| Airport South | ||
| New Airport | ||
| Khapri |
Further Extension of Orange Line
The Orange Line is being extended in both directions to cover a total of 20 stations and around 23 km route length. From Khapri, it will go further southwards to Metro City.
Top Attractions Connected by Orange Line
| Attraction | Nearest Station | Distance from Nearest Station (Km) |
| Deekshabhoomi | Rahate Colony | 1.2 |
| Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium | Sitabuldi | 2.2 |
| Savitribai Phule Park | Sitabuldi | 1.8 |
| Empress City Mall | Sitabuldi | 1.7 |
| Sitabuldi Fort | Sitabuldi | 2 |
| Maharaj Bagh Zoo | Sitabuldi | 1.2 |
| Zero Mile Stone | Sitabuldi | 1.1 |
| Raman Science Centre | Sitabuldi | 1.8 |
| Narrow Gauge Rail Museum | Sitabuldi | 3.3 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. How many metro stations are on the Nagpur Metro Orange Line?
A. Currently, the Orange Line Nagpur Metro is running on 18 stations with 1 interchange.
Q. Which is the 1st station on the Orange Line metro in Nagpur?
A. Automotive Square and Khapri are the initial stations on the Orange Line on both ends.
Q. Which is the most popular station on the Orange Line metro in Nagpur?
A. Some of the most popular stations on the Orange Line are Sitabuldi, Rahate Colony, Airport, and Chhatrapati Square.
Q. Who made the Orange Line metro in Nagpur?
A. Maharashtra Metro Rail Corporation Limited (a joint venture between the Government of India and the Government of Maharashtra) operates all the operations of building the Nagpur Metro.
Q. Which is the cleanest metro line in Nagpur?
A. The Nagpur Metro has made significant efforts to maintain cleanliness by implementing regular cleaning schedules, and waste management systems, and educating passengers about maintaining cleanliness inside the trains and stations.
Q. Which metro line is the longest in Nagpur?
A. The Orange Line is the longest with 19.658 km and 18 stations.
Q. Which is the shortest Nagpur Metro line?
A. The shortest metro line in Nagpur is the Aqua Line with a distance of 18.5 km and 19 stations.
Q. What is the timing of the first train from the Orange Line in Nagpur?
A. The first train departure time on the Orange Line of the Nagpur Metro is 5:00 a.m.
Q. What is the timing of the last train from the Orange Line in Nagpur?
A. The last train departure time on the Orange Line of the Nagpur Metro is 11:45 p.m.