Archive · 25 Jun 2025
Kidderpore Metro Station to be Skipped in Purple Line Project
Imagine a new train line, the Purple Line, being built in the city.
It was supposed to have a stop at Kidderpore, but there was a problem with getting some land needed for the station.
The government wouldn't let them use the land.
So, the train line will now go straight from one station to another, skipping Kidderpore.
People living and working near Kidderpore were hoping for the station and are now disappointed.
The Metro authorities will continue with the project as planned, adding an evacuation shaft for emergencies.
Purple Line Metro project will proceed without Kidderpore station due to land dispute.
The state government denied the use of 837 square meters of land at Bodyguard Lines.
The 3.5 km stretch between Mominpore and Victoria Memorial will bypass Kidderpore station.
Kolkata Metro authorities have informed the state government of the decision.
Local residents and traders in Kidderpore are disappointed with the change.
- Who
- Kolkata Metro authorities, the state government, and local residents.
- What
- The Purple Line Metro project will proceed without the Kidderpore station.
- When
- The decision was made after the state government declined to provide land.
- Where
- Kolkata, specifically along the Purple Line route.
- Why
- Due to the state government's refusal to allow the use of land at Bodyguard Lines.
Local Residents & Traders
Kolkata Metro Authority
Route Preference
Local Residents & Traders
Want the original route with the Kidderpore Metro station.
Kolkata Metro Authority
The metro authority will proceed with the project, skipping Kidderpore station.
- Project
- Purple Line Metro
- Affected Station
- Kidderpore
- Land Dispute
- Bodyguard Lines (837 square meters)
- Stretch Length
- 3.5 km (bypassing Kidderpore)
- Operational Line
- 7.7 km between Joka and Majerhat