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Kolkata Metro Blue Line Overview
The Blue Line is a metro line of the Kolkata Metro, a rapid transit system in Kolkata, India. It consists of 26 active stations of all Kolkata Metro network. Explore Blue Line metro route details, also stations list, route map, interchange, fares, time and distance between source and destination, and top attractions nearby etc. YoMetro helps you with information about the Kolkata Metro route, first/last train timings, metro route map, fare chart, interchange, top tourist attractions near a metro station, metro news and more.
Blue Line Station List 2026 (26 Active)
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Dakshineswar
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Baranagar
Interchange
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Noapara
Interchange
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Dum Dum
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Belgachhia
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Shyambazaar
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Shobhabazar Sutanuti
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| 8 |
Girish Park
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| 9 |
Mahatma Gandhi Road
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| 10 |
Central
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| 11 |
Chandni Chowk
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| 12 |
Esplanade
Interchange
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| 13 |
Park Street
Interchange
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| 14 |
Maidan
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Rabindra Sadan
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Netaji Bhavan
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Jatin Das Park
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Kalighat
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Rabindra Sarobar
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Mahanayak Uttam Kumar (Tollygunge)
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Netaji
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Masterda Surya Sen
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Gitanjali
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Kavi Nazrul
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Shahid Khudiram
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Kavi Subhash (New Garia)
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Blue Line History, Facts & Expansion
- 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.
Phase II Extension of Kolkata Metro's Blue Line
There are plans to replace the steel third rail on the Blue Line with an aluminum third rail. This change will reduce the time interval 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 this proposal. After the construction of the third rail, work will begin on installing communication-based train control signals, which is expected to be completed within the next 2 years. The entire project is planned to be completed in 2-3 years.
Blue Line FAQs
The Kolkata Metro Blue Line, also known as Line 1, consists of 26 operational stations. The line stretches from Dakshineswar to Kavi Subhash, covering a distance of approximately 32.13 km.
The Kolkata Metro Blue Line has several interchange stations from where passengers can transfer to other metro lines. These interchange stations are as follows:
- Esplanade - Interchange station between Blue Line and Green Line
- Kavi Subhash - Interchange station between Blue Line and Orange Line
- Noapara - Interchange station between Blue Line and Yellow Line
Yes, the Kolkata Metro Blue Line is operational today. It runs as per its scheduled time. However, for any updates regarding delays or maintenance work, it is advisable to check the official website or app of Kolkata Metro Rail Corporation Ltd.
The Kolkata Metro Blue Line operates from 6:40 AM to 10:29 PM on weekdays (Monday-Friday) and Saturdays. On Sundays, trains start at 9:00 AM and run until approximately 10:29 PM.
Many stations of Kolkata Metro Blue Line (Line 1) are connected to Indian Railways:-
- Dum Dum Metro Station- It is connected to Dum Dum Junction
- Sealdah Metro Station- It is close to Sealdah Railway Station
- Kavi Subhash- It is near New Garia Railway Station
The nearest metro station to Birla Planetarium in Kolkata is Maidan Metro Station, located on the Kolkata Metro Blue Line (Line 1).
Passengers can interchange at Esplanade Metro Station to switch from Blue Line to Green Line.
The nearest metro station is Dum Dum, from where passengers can take taxis or buses to the airport.
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Other Kolkata Metro Lines
Green Line
17 station
Orange Line
24 station
Purple Line
14 station
Yellow Line
10 station
Pink Line
11 station
