Overview & Facts of Green line metro Kolkata
Interesting facts about Kolkata Metro Green line
- Kolkata Metro Line 2, Green Line is also known as East-West Metro in Kolkata.
- Kolkata metro Green Line has India's biggest underwater metro tunnel along with the deepest metro shaft.
- In the deepest metro shaft, Howrah metro station will be the deepest metro station in India, which will be 33 meters deep.
- Kolkata metro Green Line on 14 July 2022, the first commercial run from Sealdah metro station was made, as a part of Phase 2.
Kolkata Metro Green Line Extension in Phase II
The West Bengal government has proposed an extension of the Green Line. As per the proposal, the East-West Metro will have 3 terminating stations at Howrah Maidan, Salt Lake Sector-V and the proposed Teghoria station. At Teghoria, it will be connected to the Orange Line going to the airport and will have interconnection facilities. The Green Line is extended from Howrah Maidan to Salt Lake Sector V. It is a 13.6 km long section, consisting of 13 stations. It also includes an underwater tunnel under the Hooghly River between Howrah Maidan and Salt Lake, the first project of its kind in India. The extension is part of the wider Kolkata Metro expansion, which will add several kilometres to the network by the end of 2026 and integrate the Green Line with other lines to boost connectivity across the city.
Kolkata Metro Green Line Stations List
Sign: ⨝ Interchange, 🅿️ Parking, 🚌 Feeder Bus, 🏧 ATMs️
| Station | 🅿️ | 🚌️ | 🏧️ | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ⇓◉ | Salt Lake Sector V ⨝ Interchange | ✕ | ✕ | ✓ |
| ⇅◉ | Karunamoyee | ✕ | ✕ | ✓ |
| ⇅◉ | Central Park | ✕ | ✕ | ✓ |
| ⇅◉ | City Centre | ✕ | ✕ | ✓ |
| ⇅◉ | Bengal Chemical | ✕ | ✕ | ✓ |
| ⇅◉ | Salt Lake Stadium | ✕ | ✕ | ✓ |
| ⇅◉ | Phoolbagan | ✕ | ✕ | ✓ |
| ⇅◉ | Sealdah ⨝ Interchange | ✕ | ✕ | ✓ |
| ⇅◉ | Esplanade ⨝ Interchange | ✕ | ✕ | ✓ |
| ⇅◉ | Mahakaran | ✕ | ✕ | ✓ |
| ⇅◉ | Howrah | ✕ | ✕ | ✓ |
| ⇑◉ | Howrah Maidan | ✕ | ✕ | ✓ |
| Green Line's Under Construction Stations List | |
|---|---|
| ◉ Teghoria / Haldiram | |
| ◉ Raghunathpur | |
| ◉ Baguiati | |
| ◉ Dum Dum Park | |
| ◉ Keshtopur | |
Kolkata Metro Green Line Route Map 2026
The Kolkata Green Line Metro connects Salt Lake Sector V to Sealdah, providing seamless travel to locations near by Green Line Metro stations. Check out the latest Kolkata Metro Green Line Map below to view stations and interchanges:
Kolkata Metro Network Map 2026
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कोलकाता मेट्रो ने उत्तर-दक्षिण कॉरिडोर के कई स्टेशनों पर एक ऑडियो संदेश प्रसारित करना शुरू किया है, जिसमें यात्रियों से आत्महत्या न करने और मानसिक स्वास्थ्य संकट के दौरान पेशेवर सहायता लेने का आग्रह किया गया है।
◷ 2026-02-09 | ☍ Mathrubhumi. comकोलकाता मेट्रो के प्रमुख कॉरिडोरों को इस वर्ष मिश्रित धनराशि आवंटित की गई है, कुछ लाइनों के लिए धनराशि में मामूली वृद्धि हुई है जबकि अन्य लाइनों के लिए सहायता राशि में कमी आई है। न्यू गरिया को हवाई अड्डे से जोड़ने वाली ऑरेंज लाइन के लिए 705.5 करोड़ रुपये आवंटित किए गए हैं। यह पिछले वर्ष के 720 करोड़ रुपये की तुलना में मामूली गिरावट है। इसके विपरीत, जोका से एस्प्लेनेड तक चलने वाली पर्पल लाइन को 906 करोड़ रुपये मिले, जो पिछले साल के 901 करोड़ रुपये से मामूली वृद्धि है। ग्रीन लाइन, या पूर्व-पश्चिम मेट्रो, जो पहले से ही 16.6 किलोमीटर के मार्ग पर चालू है, को 529 करोड़ रुपये आवंटित किए गए हैं, जो पिछले साल के 500 करोड़ रुपये से अधिक है।
◷ 2026-02-02 | ☍ Native PlanetKolkata's Purple Line Metro project has achieved a significant milestone as tunnelling progressed beneath the Royal Calcutta Turf Club (RCTC), part of the iconic Kolkata Race Course established in 1847. The first TBM, named Durga, began digging the tunnel towards the Esplanade on July 10, 2025, and reached the RCTC by the end of November after excavating about 600 metres.
◷ 2026-01-08 | ☍ Swarajya MargKolkata Metro Railway has announced that on New Year's Eve, December 31st, eight additional trains will be operated on the Blue Line for the convenience of city residents and tourists. These additional trains will include four up and four down trains between Dakshineswar and Shahid Khudiram stations, with one train extending to Dum Dum to facilitate passenger movement. The first train from Dakshineswar to Shahid Khudiram will depart at 9:40 pm, followed by trains at 9:52 pm, 10:05 pm, and 10:18 pm. Return trains from Shahid Khudiram to Dakshineswar are scheduled at 9:54 pm, 10:04 pm, and 10:17 pm, with the last additional train departing from Shahid Khudiram to Dum Dum at 10:30 pm.
◷ 2025-12-30 | ☍ Out Look TravellerKolkata Metro will operate extra services on the Blue Line on December 31st for New Year's Eve revelers. On New Year's Eve, eight special services will run on the Blue Line after 9:40 PM. These include four northbound and four southbound trains. These extra services will run between Dakshineswar and Shahid Khudiram. From south to Shahid Khudiram, the extra trains will depart at 9:40 PM, 9:52 PM, 10:05 PM, and 10:18 PM. In the other direction, from Shahid Khudiram to Dakshineswar, the trains are scheduled for 9:54 PM, 10:04 PM, and 10:17 PM. Additionally, a special service will run from Shahid Khudiram to Dum Dum at 10:30 PM, providing an extra option for northbound passengers. All eight special services will commence after 9:40 PM, extending the Blue Line's operating hours for the day.
◷ 2025-12-30 | ☍ The Telegraph IndiaKolkata Metro Green Line Route FAQs
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𝒜. The Kolkata Metro Green Line has a total of 17 stations. Out of these, 12 stations are operational, 0 stations are under construction, and 5 stations are planned or approved. The line runs from Salt Lake Sector V to Sealdah.
𝒜. The Kolkata Metro Green line has 3 interchange stations those are connected with other lines of the metro. The name of interchange stations are: Salt Lake Sector V, Sealdah, Esplanade, .
𝒜. Yes, the Kolkata Metro Green Line is operational today. It runs as per scheduled timings. For updates on delays or maintenance, check the official Kolkata Metro Rail Corporation (KMRC) website or app.
𝒜. The length of Kolkata Metro Green Line is 16.6 KM, and it's terminal stations are Salt Lake Sector V and Sealdah.
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