Kolkata Metro Route
The Kolkata Metro is a rapid transit system serving the city of Kolkata in West Bengal, India. Currently Kolkata Metro network has 48 active stations. Find important and useful information like Kolkata Metro route, metro lines, service operation timings, first train, last train, route map, fare chart, top attractions near metro station, metro station nearby, news and more.
| Operator | Kolkata Metro Rail Corporation (KMRC) |
| Operation start | 24 October 1984 |
| Number of lines | 6 Metro Lines |
| Train length | 4/6/8 Coaches |
| No. of stations | 48 Active Stations |
| Metro timings | ⏱ Starting | Ending 06:45 AM | 10:45 PM |
Metro Lines
Kolkata Metro Lines & Terminal Stations 2024
| Metro lines | Terminal stations | |
|---|---|---|
| ▣ | Blue Line | Dakshineswar ⇄ Kavi Subhash |
| ▣ | Green Line | Salt Lake Sector V ⇄ Howrah Maidan |
| ▣ | Purple Line | Joka ⇄ Majerhat |
| ▣ | Yellow Line | ⇄ |
| ▣ | Pink Line | ⇄ |
| ▣ | Orange Line | Hemanta Mukhopadhyay ⇄ Kavi Subhash |
Metro Map
Fare Chart
Kolkata Metro Fare Chart 2024
The fare is based on the pre-determined distance-slabs. Kolkata Metro has the lowest starting fare in the country of Rs. 5. The following is the revised zones and fare for single journey tokens and Smart Cards.
| Zone | Distance (km) | Line 1 Fare | Line 2 Fare |
|---|---|---|---|
| I | 0 - 2 | Rs. 5 | Rs. 5 |
| II | 2 - 5 | Rs. 10 | Rs. 10 |
| III | 5 - 10 | Rs. 15 | Rs. 20 |
| IV | 10 - 20 | Rs. 20 | Rs. 30 |
| V | 20 - 30 | Rs. 25 | - |
On using Smart Cards for Kolkata Metro rides, you get extra ride value, as following slab:
| Recharge Value | Ride Value |
|---|---|
| Rs. 100 | Rs. 110 |
| Rs. 200 | Rs. 220 |
| Rs. 300 | Rs. 330 |
| Rs. 500 | Rs. 550 |
| Rs. 1000 | Rs. 1100 |
Please note:
- Two new types of Tourist Smart Cards are available Tourist Smart Card – I and Tourist Smart Card – II. This type of smart card is for tourists and have unlimited rides.
- Tourist Cards cost ₹250, valid for a day, and ₹550, valid for three days. A security deposit of ₹60 is also charged.
- Refundable security deposit of Rs. 100 paybale at the time of purchase.
- count Rs 10/- per/hour up to maximum of Rs 50/-
- Maximum 3 children of height upto 90cm and below can travel free (Not applicable for group booking) if accompanied by an adult, Children above 90cm full fare will be charged.
Interesting Facts
Interesting Facts about Kolkata Metro
- The Kolkata Metro is a rapid transit system serving Kolkata in the Indian state of West Bengal.
- The Kolkata Metro is the first planned and operational rapid transit system in India.
- It was initially planned in the 1920s, but construction started in 1970s.
- The foundation stone of the project was laid by Indira Gandhi, the Prime Minister of India, on 29 December 1972, and construction work started in 1973-74.
- The first elevated stretch, from Bhawanipore (now Netaji Bhawan) to Esplanade, opened on 24 October 1984.
- The first metro was driven by Tapan Kumar Nath and Sanjoy Sil.
- It is the only metro in the country, completely owned and funded by the Ministry of Railways, and to be controlled by Indian Railways.
- The metro network has a mix of underground stations, at-grade stations and elevated stations.
- Currently two lines are operational, Line 1 from Noapara to Kavi Subhash and Line 2 from Salt Lake Sector-V to Salt Lake Stadium. 4 Lines are under construction and planned.
- Kolkata Metro trains operate between 05:45 AM (first train) and 21:55 PM (last train).
- Kolkata Metro has the lowest starting fare in the country starts from Rs. 5 to Rs. 30.
- In 2013 a single type of Smart Card (General Smart Card) was introduced. Two new types of Tourist Smart Cards were also introduced (Tourist Smart Card – I and Tourist Smart Card – II). Online smart card recharge facility was launched on 1 July 2020.
- Trains operate at an average speed of 55–60 km/h (34.18–37.28 mph) and stop for about 10 to 20 seconds at each station, depending on the crowd.
- No full coach is reserved for women, but certain sections of seats in each compartment are reserved for women, senior citizens and the physically challenged.
- The metro railway runs special night-long services during Durga Puja (Mahasaptami to Mahanavami), services start at 13:00 and operate till 04:00 the next day.
Overview & History
About Kolkata Metro
- The Kolkata Metro is a rapid transit system serving the city of Kolkata in West Bengal, India.
- First Time in 1919 of Imperial Legislative Council at Shimla, set a committee that recommended a metro line in Kolkata.
- After that in 1921 proposed East–West Tube Railway in Kolkata by Harley Dalrymple-Hay but in 1923, the proposal was not undertaken due to a lack of funds.
- After the Independence of India in 1949–1950 conceived the idea of an underground railway for Kolkata by Chief Minister of West Bengal, Bidhan Chandra Roy.
- But he did find alternative solutions, the Metropolitan Transport Project (MTP) was set up in 1969.
- India's First foundation stone of the Metro project was laid by Indira Gandhi, the Prime Minister of India, on 29 December 1972.
- The Construction work start in December 1973–74.
- The first time metro started in India on 24 October 1984 covering 3.40 km distance from Esplanade to Bhawanipur station.
- The Kolkata Metro initially planned completed and operational in February 1995.
- After that, all the Kolkata Metro extension projects were started one by one.
- By 2011–2012, the Railway Ministry had announced plans for the construction of five new metro lines and an extension of the existing north–south corridor. These were:
- Salt Lake – Howrah Maidan (Line 2 or East–West Metro Corridor)
- Joka – B.B.D. Bagh (Line 3. Later truncated till Esplanade)
- Noapara–Barasat (Line 4, via airport)
- Baranagar–Barrackpore (Line 5)
- New Garia – Dum Dum Airport (Line 6)
Metro News
Kolkata Metro News & Updates 2024
Commercial services of India's first underwater metro train started in Kolkata today from 15th March 2024. One train started its journey at 7 am from Howrah Maidan station on Kolkata's East-West Metro corridor to loud cheers and applause from passengers, while the other train started at the same time from Esplanade station.
Commercial services began after Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Howrah Maidan-Esplanade section of the East-West Corridor of the Kolkata Metro on March 6, marking India's first venture into underwater metro services.
Kolkata Metro Rail on Saturday announced that commercial services will start on the Howrah Maidan-Esplanade section from March 15. Services on two other lines – New Garia-Ruby and Joka-Majerhat – will also start from the same day. There will be no trains on Howrah Maidan-Esplanade section on Sunday. The first train from both Howrah Maidan and Esplanade will start at 7 am and the last train will start at 9.45 pm.
The New Garia-Ruby section, which is part of the Orange Line (New Garia-Airport), will have no trains on Saturday and Sunday, Kolkata Metro Rail announced. The same schedule will be followed in the Joka-Majerhat section which is part of the Purple Line (Joka-Esplanade). Currently, trains run between Joka and Taratala.
PM Modi will inaugurate the Howrah Maidan-Esplanade metro section, Kavi Subhash Station-Hemant Mukhopadhyay metro section and Taratala-Majerhat metro section of Kolkata Metro. Let us tell you that the underwater metro tunnel will run 32 meters below the level of Hooghly river. This will reduce the commuting time of people.
FAQs
Kolkata Metro FAQs
𝒜. Any person while travelling in Metro Railway may not carry offensive articles, such as wet skin, hides, dead poultry and gore etc.
𝒜. Any person while travelling in Metro Railway may carry only small items of personal baggage, e.g. , Tiffin basket, small hand bag or attache case in addition to umbrella or walking sticks required for personal use.
𝒜. The items of personal baggage are not likely to cause an accident or inconvenience, do not exceed 10 kgs in weight; and are not of bulky nature.
𝒜. Yes, photography is strictly prohibited in Kolkata Metro, due to Metro Railways is a staunch supporter of discipline.
𝒜. There are no dedicated coaches for women in Kolkata Metro but there are seats reserved for women in all the coaches.
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