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Kolkata Metro Purple Line Overview
The Purple Line (Line 3), also called the Joka-Esplanade Metro, currently runs about 7.75 km from Joka to Majerhat in south-west Kolkata with 7 elevated stations. It serves Thakurpukur, Behala and Taratala along Diamond Harbour Road. The Joka-Taratala section opened on 30 December 2022, and Taratala-Majerhat on 6 March 2024. The extension to Esplanade is under construction. Explore the Kolkata Metro Purple Line route map, full station list, interchange stations, fares, first and last train timings, travel time between stations and top attractions nearby.
Purple Line Station List 2026 (7 Active)
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Joka
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Thakurpukur
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Sakherbazar
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Behala Chowrasta
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Behala Bazar
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Taratala
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Majerhat
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Mominpur
Khidirpur
Victoria
Park Street
Interchange
Esplanade
Interchange
Diamond Park
IIM Calcutta
Purple Line Route Map 2026
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Purple Line History, Facts & Expansion
- The Purple Line, Line 3, is planned from Joka to Esplanade.
- Its operational section, Joka-Majerhat, is about 7.75 km long with 7 elevated stations.
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Joka-Taratala section on 30 December 2022.
- The Taratala-Majerhat extension opened on 6 March 2024.
- Majerhat station connects with the Eastern Railway suburban network.
- The line is being built by Rail Vikas Nigam Limited (RVNL) for Metro Railway, Kolkata.
- The line runs along Diamond Harbour Road.
- Behala Chowrasta and Thakurpukur serve South-West Kolkata.
- Majerhat station connects with the Circular Railway and Budge Budge line.
- The line uses BEML-built trains.
Kolkata Metro Purple Line Phase-wise Expansion
Phase 1 (2022) (Completed)
Joka-Taratala opened on 30 December 2022.
Phase 2 (2024) (Completed)
Taratala-Majerhat opened on 6 March 2024.
Phase 3: Majerhat-Esplanade (Under construction)
About 6.5 km, expected around 2030.
Phase 4: Joka-IIM Joka-Diamond Park (Approved)
Short southern extensions.
Purple Line FAQs
The Kolkata Metro Purple Line, also known as Line 3, currently has 7 stations operational between Joka and Majerhat. The entire line, when completed, will stretch from IIM-Joka in the south to Eden Gardens in the north, with 5 additional stations under construction and 3 more approved/planned stations.
The Kolkata Metro Purple Line has several interchange stations from where passengers can transfer to other metro lines. These interchange stations are as follows:
- Park Street - Interchange with Blue Line
- Esplanade - Interchange station between Green Line and Blue Line
Yes, the Kolkata Metro Purple 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.
Kolkata Metro Purple Line Timings
Kolkata Metro Purple Line run between Joka and Majherhat at the same time throughout the week.
Purple Line Metro Timings from Monday to Friday:
- First train: 06:30:00 AM (Joka to Majherhat) | 06:30:00 AM (Majherhat to Joka)
- Last train: 10:45:00 PM (Joka to Majherhat) | 10:47:00 AM (Majherhat to Joka)
Purple Line Metro Timings on Saturdays and Sundays:
Purple Line Metro services are not available on both Saturday and Sunday, as per the Kolkata Metro Rail Corporation.
Majerhat metro station is connected to the Indian Railways by a metro station on Kolkata Purple Line, which connects the Sealdah-Budge-Budge section of Eastern Railway.
No, the Kolkata Metro Purple Line is not directly connected to the Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport. However, passengers can take the Purple Line and board the Blue Line by interchanging at the Esplanade.
There are future extension plans for the Purple Line to IIM-Calcutta, under which Rail Vikas Nigam Limited (RVNL) is initiating the bidding process for the 1.7 km long section from Joka to IIM-Calcutta.
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Other Kolkata Metro Lines
Blue Line
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Green Line
17 station
Orange Line
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Yellow Line
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Pink Line
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