Archive · 13 Aug 2025
PM Modi to Inaugurate Kolkata Metro Expansion Next Week
Kolkata is getting new metro lines!
Next week, the Prime Minister will open three new sections of the metro system.
This includes a new part of the East-West line, and a new section of the Yellow line.
The main event will happen at a station on the Yellow Line.
These new lines will make it easier for people to get around the city.
Officials are working hard to make sure everything is ready for the opening, ensuring the trains run safely and on time.
PM Modi will inaugurate three new Kolkata Metro stretches on August 22.
The Green Line (East-West Metro) will complete its final segment with the Esplanade-Sealdah section.
The Yellow Line's first operational phase will begin with the Noapara-Airport corridor.
The Orange Line's Phase II includes the Ruby-Metropolitan stretch.
The main inauguration ceremony will be held at the Jessore Road Metro station.
- Who
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the new metro lines.
- What
- The inauguration of three new Kolkata Metro stretches.
- When
- August 22, with the main ceremony in the morning.
- Where
- Kolkata, India.
- Why
- To expand Kolkata's metro network, improving transportation.
- Inauguration Date
- August 22
- Lines being launched
- Green, Yellow, and Orange
- Green Line (East-West) segment
- Esplanade - Sealdah (2.6 km)
- Yellow Line segment
- Noapara - Airport (7 km)
- Orange Line segment
- Ruby - Metropolitan (4.5 km)
- Main Ceremony Location
- Jessore Road Metro station
