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Kolkata Metro Purple Line Route Map

The Purple Line is a metro line of the Kolkata Metro, a rapid transit system in Kolkata, India. It consists of 7 active stations of all Kolkata Metro network and operated by Kolkata Metro Rail Corporation (KMRC). Explore Purple Line metro route details, also stations list, route map, interchange, fares, time and distance between source and destination, and top attractions nearby etc.

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Purple Line Metro Stations List 2024InterchangeLayout
Joka🚆️
Thakurpukur🚆️
Sakherbazar🚆️
Behala Chowrasta🚆️
Behala Bazar🚆️
Taratala🚆️
Majerhat🚆️

List of Under construction/Purposed metro stations on Purple line in 2024
◉ Diamond Park
◉ IIM Calcutta
◉ Mominpur
◉ Khidirpur
◉ Victoria
◉ Park Street
◉ Esplanade

Kolkata Metro Purple Line Details

Line colorLine color is for indication purpose only.
Purple
Length of linePhysical length (distance between start and end) of Purple line.
8 KM
Active stationsActive and functional stations count of Purple Line.
7 stations
Inactive stationsCount of proposed or under-construction stations for Purple line extension.
7 stations
Terminal stationsStart and End Stations of Purple Line
JokaMajerhat
InterchangeNo. of lines connected or interchange count on Purple line.
No Interchange.

Kolkata Metro Purple Line Route Map 2024

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Interesting facts about Kolkata Metro Purple line

  • Kolkata Metro Line 3, also known as Joka-Esplanade Metro, is an upcoming metro line that will significantly expand Kolkata's metro network.
  • Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Joka-Tartala section, including Joka metro station, of the Purple Line of the Kolkata Metro on 30 December 2022.
  • The line runs on a two-track system, which ensures safe and efficient movement of trains.
  • The Purple Line features a combination of elevated and underground tracks, providing a diverse and interesting commuting experience.
  • In the future, there are plans to extend this route by 15.08 kilometers from Joka in the south to Esplanade in the north and by 3.39 kilometers from Joka to Diamond Park.
  • It will connect Kolkata Metro Line 1 at Park Street in central Kolkata and run parallel to Esplanade in central Kolkata where it will also connect Kolkata Metro Line 2. Line 3 is being constructed by Rail Vikas Nigam Limited.
  • The line will have interchange stations at Esplanade (with Line 1) and Majerhat (with Line 2), providing convenient connectivity to other parts of the city.

Kolkata Metro News & Updates 2024

2024-03-15
Commercial services of India's first underwater metro train started in Kolkata today from 15th March 2024. One train started its journey at 7 am from Howrah Maidan station on Kolkata's East-West Metro corridor to loud cheers and applause from passengers, while the other train started at the same time from Esplanade station.
2024-03-15
Commercial services began after Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Howrah Maidan-Esplanade section of the East-West Corridor of the Kolkata Metro on March 6, marking India's first venture into underwater metro services.
2024-03-11
Kolkata Metro Rail on Saturday announced that commercial services will start on the Howrah Maidan-Esplanade section from March 15. Services on two other lines – New Garia-Ruby and Joka-Majerhat – will also start from the same day. There will be no trains on Howrah Maidan-Esplanade section on Sunday. The first train from both Howrah Maidan and Esplanade will start at 7 am and the last train will start at 9.45 pm.
2024-03-11
The New Garia-Ruby section, which is part of the Orange Line (New Garia-Airport), will have no trains on Saturday and Sunday, Kolkata Metro Rail announced. The same schedule will be followed in the Joka-Majerhat section which is part of the Purple Line (Joka-Esplanade). Currently, trains run between Joka and Taratala.
2024-03-04
PM Modi will inaugurate the Howrah Maidan-Esplanade metro section, Kavi Subhash Station-Hemant Mukhopadhyay metro section and Taratala-Majerhat metro section of Kolkata Metro. Let us tell you that the underwater metro tunnel will run 32 meters below the level of Hooghly river. This will reduce the commuting time of people.

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Kolkata Metro Purple Line Route FAQs:

𝒜. The Kolkata Metro Purple line has total 7 stations which includes elevated, overground, and underground stations.

𝒜. The Kolkata Metro Purple line has no interchange stations and not connected with other lines of the metro directly.

𝒜. You should check the official website or offical twitter handle for this information.

𝒜. The length of Kolkata Metro Purple Line is 8 KM, and it's terminal stations are Joka & Majerhat.

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