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Overview & Facts
Interesting facts about Kolkata Metro Blue line
- Kolkata Metro Line 1, Blue Line is also known as North–South Metro of the Kolkata Metro.
- Kolkata Metro Blue Line is the country's first and completely indigenous process metro line.
- When India's first Metro line started, then Railway Minister of India A.K. B. A. Gani Khan was Chowdhary.
- Metro Railway Kolkata was started on the first day of Kolkata Metro Line 1 by Mr. Tapan Kumar Nath and Mr. Sanjay Sil.
- When Kolkata Metro Line 1 metro started, there were no magnetic gates or escalators at that time.
- Kolkata Metro Line 1 is the first underground railway to be built in India.
- This Line first time is opened on 24 October 1984.
- Kolkata Metro Blue Line is the country's first, and completely indigenous process line.
- Kolkata Metro Blue Line is currently working in Kolkata Metro Railways.
- India's automated ticket vending and checking system was implemented for the first time on this Line.
- The 15 km (9.3 mi) underground railway from Birpara to Tollygunge metro station took about 23 years to be completely built.
Kolkata Metro Blue Line Extension in Phase II
The plan is to replace the steel third rail on the Blue Line with an aluminium third rail. This change will reduce the time gap between trains from 5 minutes to just 90 seconds. The main objective of this upgrade is to save energy and reduce operating costs. Indian Railways has approved the proposal. After the construction of the third rail, the work of installing communication based train control signals will begin, which is expected to be completed within the next 2 years. The entire project is planned to be completed in 2-3 years.
Kolkata Metro Blue Line Station List
Sign: ⨝ Interchange, 🅿️ Parking, 🚌 Feeder Bus, 🏧 ATMs️
Station | 🅿️ | 🚌️ | 🏧️ | |
---|---|---|---|---|
⇓◉ | Dakshineswar | ✕ | ✕ | ✓ |
⇅◉ | Baranagar ⨝ Interchange | ✕ | ✕ | ✓ |
⇅◉ | Noapara ⨝ Interchange | ✕ | ✕ | ✓ |
⇅◉ | Dum Dum | ✕ | ✕ | ✓ |
⇅◉ | Belgachhia | ✕ | ✕ | ✓ |
⇅◉ | Shyambazaar | ✕ | ✕ | ✓ |
⇅◉ | Shobhabazar Sutanuti | ✕ | ✕ | ✓ |
⇅◉ | Girish Park | ✕ | ✕ | ✓ |
⇅◉ | Mahatma Gandhi Road | ✕ | ✕ | ✓ |
⇅◉ | Central | ✕ | ✕ | ✓ |
⇅◉ | Chandni Chowk | ✕ | ✕ | ✓ |
⇅◉ | Esplanade ⨝ Interchange | ✕ | ✕ | ✓ |
⇅◉ | Park Street ⨝ Interchange | ✕ | ✕ | ✓ |
⇅◉ | Maidan | ✕ | ✕ | ✓ |
⇅◉ | Rabindra Sadan | ✕ | ✕ | ✓ |
⇅◉ | Netaji Bhavan | ✕ | ✕ | ✓ |
⇅◉ | Jatin Das Park | ✕ | ✕ | ✓ |
⇅◉ | Kalighat | ✕ | ✕ | ✓ |
⇅◉ | Rabindra Sarobar | ✕ | ✕ | ✓ |
⇅◉ | Mahanayak Uttam Kumar | ✓ | ✕ | ✓ |
⇅◉ | Netaji | ✕ | ✕ | ✓ |
⇅◉ | Masterda Surya Sen | ✕ | ✕ | ✓ |
⇅◉ | Gitanjali | ✕ | ✕ | ✓ |
⇅◉ | Kavi Nazrul | ✕ | ✕ | ✓ |
⇅◉ | Shahid Khudiram | ✕ | ✕ | ✓ |
⇑◉ | Kavi Subhash ⨝ Interchange | ✓ | ✕ | ✓ |
Kolkata Metro Blue Line Route Map 2024
Kolkata Metro Network Map 2024
Kolkata Metro News & Updates
Kolkata Metro Rail Corporation (KMRCL) conducted the first successful trial run through the westbound tunnel of the Kolkata Metro's Green Line in West Bengal, India, on the Sealdah-Esplanade section, which has only one station, Bowbazar. Once operational, the Sealdah-Esplanade section is expected to provide an advanced transport system for the people of Kolkata and its suburbs. It helps people to reach Kolkata and surrounding areas from Sealdah and Howrah.
◷ 2025-01-22 | ☍ Hindustan SamacharCommunication-based train control signalling work for the entire Howrah Maidan to Sector V section of Kolkata Metro's East-West Metro began on 12 January 2025, a landmark step towards connecting Howrah to Sealdah, two of the busiest stations of Eastern Railway. The East-West Metro, also known as the Green Line, will save around 90 minutes for daily commuters.
◷ 2025-01-16 | ☍ Indian ExpressKolkata Metro has extended night services for Christmas night (December 25). The last train from New Garia to Dum Dum (Blue Line) will run at 11 pm instead of 10 pm to facilitate people travelling towards Park Street. The last train from Dakshineswar will leave for New Garia at 10.53 pm. Services will run at an interval of 7 minutes from 3 pm to 8 pm. On December 25, the Metro will operate a total of 224 services (112 up and 112 down) throughout the day, starting at 6.50 am.
◷ 2024-12-24 | ☍ NDTVKolkata Metro services on the Dakshineswar-New Garia corridor were partially disrupted after a man jumped in front of a train at Sovabazar station. Services were delayed by 35 minutes but resumed normal operations by 4:45 pm.
◷ 2024-12-23 | ☍ JagranKolkata Metro will operate four special services (two up and two down) on the Blue Line for SET candidates on December 15. The first two special services will depart from Kavi Subhash station at 08:00 am and 08:30 am towards Dakshineswar.
◷ 2024-12-13 | ☍ Financial ExpressKolkata Metro Blue Line Route FAQs
𝒜. The Kolkata Metro Blue line has total 26 stations which includes elevated, overground, and underground stations.
𝒜. The Kolkata Metro Blue line has 5 interchange stations those are connected with other lines of the metro. The name of interchange stations are: Baranagar, Noapara, Esplanade, Park Street, Kavi Subhash, .
𝒜. You should check the official website or offical twitter handle for this information.
𝒜. The length of Kolkata Metro Blue Line is 31 KM, and it's terminal stations are Dakshineswar and Kavi Subhash.