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● Yellow Line
Kolkata Metro Rail Corporation (KMRC)
Active
10
Stations
4 Active
3 Construction
3 Proposed
16.88 km
Line Length
Terminal Stations
Kolkata Metro Yellow Line Overview
The Yellow Line (Line 4), or Noapara-Barasat Metro, currently runs about 7 km from Noapara to Jai Hind Bimanbandar (Kolkata Airport) with 4 stations. It gives the city's airport its first metro link via Dum Dum Cantonment and Jessore Road. The line opened in stages from 2023, reaching the airport on 22 August 2025. Further sections towards Barasat are under construction or planned. Explore the Kolkata Metro Yellow Line route map, full station list, interchanges, fares, timings and top attractions nearby.
Yellow Line Station List 2026 (4 Active)
Parking Feeder Bus ATM Restroom
| # | Station | Amenities |
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Noapara
Interchange
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| 2 |
Dum Dum Cantonment
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Jessore Road
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| 4 |
Jai Hind (Airport)
Interchange
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Under Construction ·
Proposed
Birati
Michael Nagar
New Barrackpore
Madhyamgram
Hridaypur
Barasat
Yellow Line Route Map 2026
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Yellow Line History, Facts & Expansion
- The Yellow Line, Line 4, is planned from Noapara to Barasat in North 24 Parganas.
- The operational section, Noapara-Jai Hind Bimanbandar, is about 7 km long with 4 stations: Noapara, Dum Dum Cantonment, Jessore Road and Jai Hind Bimanbandar.
- The extension to Jai Hind Bimanbandar, serving Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport, opened on 22 August 2025.
- Jai Hind Bimanbandar is an underground station at the airport.
- The line interchanges with the Blue Line at Noapara and suburban rail at Dum Dum Cantonment.
- It is being built by Rail Vikas Nigam Limited (RVNL).
- Jai Hind Bimanbandar station is located inside the airport premises.
- The line runs along Jessore Road.
- Noapara is the interchange with the Blue Line.
- The line was delayed by land and right-of-way issues.
Kolkata Metro Yellow Line Phase-wise Expansion
Phase 1 (2023-2024) (Completed)
Noapara-Jessore Road opened in stages.
Phase 1 Extension (2025) (Completed)
Jessore Road-Jai Hind Bimanbandar opened on 22 August 2025.
Phase 2: Airport-Michael Nagar (Under construction)
About 2 km, expected around 2030.
Phase 3: Michael Nagar-Barasat (Approved / planned)
Remaining stretch to Barasat.
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.
Other Kolkata Metro Lines
Blue Line
26 station
Green Line
17 station
Orange Line
24 station
Purple Line
14 station
Pink Line
11 station