Archive · 24 May 2025
Kolkata Metro Ring Nears Completion with New Lines
Kolkata Metro is building a city-wide ring of train lines.
The Orange, Green, and Blue lines will form the first ring, with a small gap remaining at Chingrighata.
Safety checks are causing delays on the East-West Metro line.
New features like lockers and massage chairs are being added for passengers.
Additional metro lines like Purple and Yellow are being planned to expand the ring network.
The goal is to improve connectivity for commuters.
Kolkata Metro is working to complete the Orange, Green, and Blue lines to create a metro ring.
The final 366m stretch at Chingrighata is the last hurdle for the Orange Line.
The East-West Metro's Sealdah-Esplanade section is delayed due to safety checks.
New passenger amenities, including electronic lockers and massaging chairs, are being introduced.
Additional metro rings are planned, incorporating the Purple and Yellow lines.
- Who
- Metro Railway officials and passengers
- What
- Kolkata Metro is working to complete its network of metro lines, including the Orange, Green, Blue, Purple, and Yellow lines.
- When
- Ongoing, with specific sections of lines facing delays due to construction and safety checks.
- Where
- Kolkata
- Why
- To provide a comprehensive metro system for the city, improving connectivity and passenger convenience.
- Orange Line Interchanges
- Esplanade, New Garia, Salt Lake Sector V
- Chingrighata Stretch Remaining
- 366m
- East-West Metro Length
- 16km
- East-West Metro Route
- Sector V to Howrah Maidan
- North-South Metro Daily Passengers
- 7 lakh
- Projected North-South Daily Passengers
- 10 lakh+
