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Kolkata Metro Blue Line Overview
The Blue Line (Line 1) of Kolkata Metro is India's first metro line, running north-south for about 32 km from Dakshineswar to Kavi Subhash (New Garia) with 26 stations. It links Dum Dum, Shyambazar, Esplanade, Park Street, Kalighat and Tollygunge. Service began on 24 October 1984. Since July 2025, trains have terminated at Shahid Khudiram while Kavi Subhash station is rebuilt. Explore the Kolkata Metro Blue Line route map, full station list, interchange stations, fares, first and last train timings and top attractions nearby.
Blue Line Station List 2026 (26 Active)
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Dakshineswar
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Baranagar
Interchange
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Noapara
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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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Girish Park
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Mahatma Gandhi Road
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Central
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| 11 |
Chandni Chowk
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Esplanade
Interchange
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Park Street
Interchange
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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
- The Blue Line is India's first metro, with service starting between Esplanade and Bhowanipur (Netaji Bhavan) on 24 October 1984.
- It was also India's first underground railway.
- The line is about 32 km long with 26 stations from Dakshineswar to Kavi Subhash.
- The extension from Noapara to Dakshineswar opened on 23 February 2021.
- Since 28 July 2025, the Blue Line platforms at Kavi Subhash have been closed after cracks were found in support columns, and trains terminate at Shahid Khudiram.
- Interchanges are available with the Green Line at Esplanade, the Orange Line at Kavi Subhash, and the Yellow Line at Noapara and Dum Dum.
- The line is operated by Metro Railway, Kolkata, a zonal railway of Indian Railways.
- The Blue Line uses 8-coach trains, including ICF-built AC rakes and newer rakes from BEML and ICF.
- Park Street, Esplanade and Kalighat stations serve major cultural and commercial areas.
- It was built almost entirely by Indian Railways' own engineers.
- Daily ridership is over 6 lakh.
Kolkata Metro Blue Line Phase-wise Expansion
Phase I (1984-1995) (Completed)
Esplanade-Bhowanipur opened on 24 October 1984; the full Dum Dum-Tollygunge stretch was completed in 1995.
Phase II (2009-2010) (Completed)
Tollygunge-Garia Bazar (Kavi Nazrul) opened in 2009 and Kavi Subhash in 2010.
Phase III (2013-2021) (Completed)
Dum Dum-Noapara (2013) and Noapara-Dakshineswar (February 2021).
Kavi Subhash Reconstruction (Under construction)
Platforms closed since 28 July 2025; rebuilding under way.
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
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Orange Line
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Yellow Line
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