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Active
10
Stations
4 Active 3 Construction 3 Proposed
16.88 km
Line Length

Kolkata Metro Yellow Line Overview

The Yellow Line is a metro line of the Kolkata Metro, a rapid transit system in Kolkata, India. It consists of 4 active stations of all Kolkata Metro network. Explore Yellow Line metro route details, also stations list, route map, interchange, fares, time and distance between source and destination, and top attractions nearby etc. YoMetro helps you with information about the Kolkata Metro route, first/last train timings, metro route map, fare chart, interchange, top tourist attractions near a metro station, metro news and more.

Yellow Line Station List 2026 (4 Active)

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# Station Amenities
1 Noapara Interchange
2 Dum Dum Cantonment
3 Jessore Road
4 Jai Hind (Airport) Interchange
Under Construction  ·  Proposed
Birati
Michael Nagar
New Barrackpore
Madhyamgram
Hridaypur
Barasat

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Yellow Line History, Facts & Expansion

  • Kolkata Metro Line 4, also known as the Yellow Line, is an important line of the Kolkata Metro.
  • This line is a 16.876 km (10.486 mi) long metro corridor from Noapara to Barasat in North 24 Parganas.
  • It is being constructed by RVNL, CENTBO, and ITD.
  • The line will run mostly underground. The track will be elevated up to Jessore Road station and then continue underground towards Barasat Metro station.
  • It will have an interchange station at NSCBI Airport with Kolkata Metro Line 6.
  • Yellow Line has been divided into three phases.
  • Phase 1: Noapara - Biman Bandar (Under trials, commercial services to start from August-2025)
  • Phase 3: New Barrackpore - Barasat (Planned, construction will begin soon)

The Kolkata Metro Yellow Line is being extended in multiple phases.

Phase 1 runs from Noapara to the Airport (Jai Hind Bimanbandar) and is already operational, providing direct connectivity to the Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport.

Phase 2 extends the line from the Airport to Birati, covering about 6.8 km with new underground stations at Birati and Michael Nagar, with work started in January 2026.

A future Phase 3 is planned to continue the corridor from Birati to Barasat, adding more stations and linking northeastern suburbs to the metro network. Once all phases are complete, the Yellow Line will run roughly 21–22 km with up to 14 stations, seamlessly integrating the airport, northeastern suburbs, and Greater Kolkata, reducing travel time and enhancing connectivity.

Yellow Line FAQs

The Yellow Line of the Kolkata Metro has a total of 4 stations. It currently consists of a short operational section between Noapara and Jai Hind (Kolkata Airport) inaugurated on 22 August 2025. The entire line will be 21 km (13 mi) long with 14 stations, running from Noapara to Barasat in North 24 Parganas.

The Kolkata Metro Yellow Line has two key interchange stations. Noapara station connects the Yellow Line with the Blue Line (North-South Corridor). In the future, Jai Hind (Airport) station will serve as an interchange with the Orange Line (Line 6).

Yes, the Kolkata Metro Yellow 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 Yellow Line Timings

Kolkata Metro Yellow Line run between Noapara and Jai Hind Bimanbandar at the same time throughout the week.

Yellow Line Metro Timings from Monday to Friday:

  • First train: 08:00:00 AM (Noapara to Jai Hind Bimanbandar) | 07:55:00 AM (Jai Hind Bimanbandar to Noapara)
  • Last train: 08:17:00 PM (Noapara to Jai Hind Bimanbandar) | 08:12:00 AM (Jai Hind Bimanbandar to Noapara)

Yellow Line Metro Timings on Saturdays and Sundays:

Yellow Line Metro services are not available on both Saturday and Sunday, as per the Kolkata Metro Rail Corporation.

The Dum Dum Cantonment Metro Station on the Yellow Line is connected to Indian Railways’ Dum Dum Cantonment suburban railway station, making it convenient for passengers to transfer between metro and suburban trains.

Yes, the Kolkata Metro Yellow Line has future expansion plans. The line is being extended beyond Jai Hind (Airport) towards Birati, Madhyamgram, and Barasat. Work on the underground stretch is in progress.

The Jai Hind (Airport) Metro Station on the Yellow Line directly connects to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport, providing seamless airport connectivity for the first time in Kolkata Metro’s network.

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