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Kolkata Metro Orange Line
Total Stations
8 Active / 13 Inactive
Line Length
29.87 km
Line Status
Active
Terminal Station
Beliaghata Kavi Subhash (New Garia)
Kolkata Metro Orange Line Overview
Kolkata Metro Orange Line Station List (9 Active)
Status legend: Parking Feeder Bus Bank ATM Sulabh/Restroom
| Active Metro Station | Station Amenities |
|---|---|
| Beliaghata | . . . |
| Barun Sengupta | . . . |
| Ritwik Ghatak | . . . |
| VIP Bazaar | . . . |
| Hemanta Mukhopadhyay | . . . |
| Kavi Sukanta | . . . |
| Jyotirindra Nandi | . . . |
| Satyajit Ray | . . . |
| Kavi Subhash (New Garia) Interchange | . . . |
Kolkata Metro Orange Line Map 2026
View the updated Orange Line map of Kolkata Metro, featuring active stations, under-construction stations, interchanges, and the metro Orange line route.
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Kolkata Metro Orange Line History, Facts and Expansion Plan
Get insights about the history, facts, and expansion plans of the Kolkata Metro Orange Line, including details about its development, infrastructure growth, and future improvements in connectivity.
- Kolkata Metro Line 6, also known as New Garia Airport Metro Link, is a rapid transit line of Kolkata.
- Line 6 connects New Garia in the southern part of Kolkata to Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport in the north. It passes through many important places like VIP Road, Ultadanga and Salt Lake.
- The total length of Kolkata Metro Line 6 is approximately 31.36 kilometers.
- The line has a total of 24 stations, providing connectivity to various residential, commercial and educational centres.
- Line 6 has interchange stations with other metro lines, providing seamless connectivity to passengers.
- It currently operates between poets Subhash and Hemant Mukhopadhyay.
- On 6 March 2024, the Kavi Subhash – Hemanta Mukhopadhyay section was inaugurated, completing the 5.4 km Phase 1 section.
Kolkata Metro Orange Line Extension in Phase II
There are plans to extend this line further north from the airport to Michael Ngor and eventually reach Barasat, although this portion is estimated to be completed by the 2030s.
Kolkata Metro Orange Line FAQs
Find answers to common Orange Line FAQs of Kolkata Metro, covering stations, interchange points with other lines, timings, travel durations etc.
Kolkata Metro Orange Line Timings
Kolkata Metro Orange Line run between Kavi Subhash and Beleghata at the same time throughout the week.
Orange Line Metro Timings from Monday to Friday:
- First train: 08:00:00 AM (Kavi Subhash to Beleghata) | 08:00:00 AM (Beleghata to Kavi Subhash)
- Last train: 09:28:00 PM (Kavi Subhash to Beleghata) | 09:28:00 AM (Beleghata to Kavi Subhash)
Orange Line Metro Timings on Saturdays and Sundays:
Orange Line Metro services are not available on both Saturday and Sunday, as per the Kolkata Metro Rail Corporation.
Kolkata Orange Line Metro News & Updates
Get the news and updates for Orange Line of Kolkata Metro, including operational changes, expansion plans, station upgrades, and key announcements for commuters in Kolkata.
Metro Railway Kolkata has launched a Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) on the underground portion of its Blue Line. The move is aimed at improving energy efficiency and ensuring commuter safety during unexpected power outages.
Metro Railway Kolkata has invited bids for a major infrastructure modernization project costing ₹345.76 crore. The first phase of the project will include replacement and upgrade of equipment at 750V DC traction substations, replacement and upgrade of third rail and power cables, and upgrade of 11 kV auxiliary substations to 33 kV auxiliary substations.
Kolkata Metro has started broadcasting an audio message at several stations on the North-South corridor, urging commuters not to commit suicide and seek professional help during mental health crises.
The Kolkata Metro's major corridors have been allocated a mix of funding this year, with some lines seeing a slight increase in funding while others have seen a decrease. The Orange Line, connecting New Garia to the airport, has been allocated ₹705.5 crore (705.5 million rupees). This is a slight decline from last year's ₹720 crore (720 million rupees). In contrast, the Purple Line, running from Joka to Esplanade, received ₹906 crore (906 million rupees), a slight increase from last year's ₹901 crore (901 million rupees). The Green Line, or East-West Metro, which is already operational over a 16.6-kilometer route, has been allocated ₹529 crore (529 million rupees), up from last year's ₹500 crore (500 million rupees).
कोलकाता की पर्पल लाइन मेट्रो परियोजना ने एक महत्वपूर्ण उपलब्धि हासिल की है क्योंकि 1847 में स्थापित प्रतिष्ठित कोलकाता रेस कोर्स के हिस्से, रॉयल कलकत्ता टर्फ क्लब (आरसीटीसी) के नीचे सुरंग निर्माण कार्य आगे बढ़ा है| दुर्गा नाम की पहली टीबीएम ने 10 जुलाई 2025 को एस्प्लेनेड की ओर जाने वाली सुरंग की खुदाई शुरू की और लगभग 600 मीटर की खुदाई करने के बाद नवंबर के अंत तक आरसीटीसी तक पहुंच गई।
Top Attractions covered by Kolkata Metro Orange Line
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