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Kolkata Metro Rail
Kolkata is the main business, commercial and financial hub of eastern India and the northeastern states. It is also a major commercial and military port, and the only city in eastern India to have an international airport. Details of Kolkata Metro are here.
- Kolkata Metro – The 1st Metro System In India
- Kolkata Metro Lines
- Kolkata Metro: Fare, Timing, Rules, Helpline Number, Time Table
- Kolkata Metro Smart Cards ~ Mobile Application ~01.09.2020
- Kolkata Metro ~ News Updates
- Kolkata Metro: 204 More Services: 07.12.2020
- No E-Pass Required for Ladies and Children in Taking Metro Ride ~ 20.11.2020
- Metro Services Increased by 25% with 38 Additional Metros ~ 11.11.2020
- Entry & Exit Gate Details
- Metro Rail Job Vacancy List 2020
KOLKATA METRO – THE 1ST METRO SYSTEM IN INDIA
The initiative had to wait for 2 decades when in 1969 the Metropolitan Transport Project was initiated. The master plan prepared by them in 1971 envisaged a network of 97.50 km consisting of three North-South corridors of which three were selected for detailed planning. These three lines were Dumdum – Tollygunge, Bidhannager – Ramrajatala and Dakshineswar – Thakurpukur.
Based on traffic studies, the Dumdum – Tollygunge corridor was first selected for implementation and work started on 29th December, 1972. On 24th October 1984, the first stretch, a length of about 3.4 km between Esplanade and Bhowanipur was completed, the first metro line in India. Over the years, others stretches on the corridor were gradually completed and some extensions were also made. This corridor was extended to New Garia as late as 2010. The people of Kolkata, enjoyed benefits of a modern metro system.
Line 1 :- North-South Metro
The North–South Metro of the Kolkata Metro is South 24 Parganas and North 24 Parganas in West Bengal. It consists of 24 operational stations from Kavi Subhash to Noapara, of which 7 are elevated, 2 are at grade and the remaining 15 are underground and 2 other elevated stations under construction with a total distance of 31 km.
Noapara – Dakshineswar : North – South Corridor of Metro Railway Extended ~ 22.02.2021
- Metro service from Dakshineswar will help passengers to enjoy pollution-free, comfortable and convenient journey
- Inauguration of 4.1 km long Metro extension from Noapara to Dakshineswar will benefit 50,000 commuters daily
- Passengers to enjoy pollution free comfortable and convenient journey
- Worshippers to conveniently visit Dakshineswar Temple
- Lift and escalators for Divyangjan and senior citizens.
The much-awaited stretch from Noapara to Dakshineswar was inaugurated by Hon’ble Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi by flagging off the first train from Dakshineswar on 22.02.2021. The North-South Metro is now extended beyond Noapara to Dakshineswar. This 4.1 kms of the stretch from Noapara to Dakshineswar can be covered in 10 minutes only. The commercial services will come into force with effect from 23.02.2021(Tuesday).
WEEKDAYS (MONDAY TO FRIDAY) :TOTAL DAILY SERVICES 244 : 158 SERVICES (UP & DN) IN BETWEEN KAVI SUBHASHAND DAKSHINESWAR
- UP DIRECTION
- 79 services will be run from Kavi Subhash to Dakshineswar.
- Three additional services will be run from Dum Dum to Dakshineswar.
- DN DIRECTION
- 79 services will be run from Dakshineswar to Kavi Subhash.
- FIRST SERVICE
- At 07.00 hrs from Dakshineswar to Kavi Subhash.
- At 07.00 hrs from Dum Dum to Dakshineswar.
- At 07.00 hrs from Kavi Subhash to Dakshineswar.
- At 07.00 hrs from Dum Dum to Kavi Subhash.
- LAST SERVICE
- At 21.18 hrs from Dakshineswar to Kavi Subhash.
- At 21.30 hrs fromDum Dum toKavi Subhash.
- At 21.30 hrs from Kavi Subhash to Dakshineswar.
SATURDAYS : TOTAL SERVICES 228 : 156 SERVICES (UP & DN) IN BETWEEN KAVI SUBHAS AND DAKSHINESWAR
- UP Direction
- 78 services will be run from Kavi Subhash to Dakshineswar.
- Three additional services will be run from Dum Dum to Dakshineswar
- DN Direction
- 78 services will be run from Dakshineswar to Kavi Subhash.
- FIRST SERVICE
- At 07.00 hrs from Dakshineswar to Kavi Subhash.
- At 07.00 hrs from Dum Dum to Daskhineswar.
- At 07.00 hrs from Kavi Subhash to Dakshineswar.
- At 07.00 hrs from Dum Dum to Kavi Subhas.
- LAST SERVICE
- At 21.18 hrs from Dakshineswar to Kavi Subhash.
- At 21.30 hrs from Dum Dum toKavi Subhash.
- At 21.30 hrs from Kavi Subhash to Dakshineswar.
SUNDAYS : TOTAL SERVICES 102 : 100 SERVICES (UP & DN) IN BETWEEN KAVI SUBHASH AND DAKSHINESWAR
- UP Direction
- 50 services will be run from Kavi Subhash to Dakshineswar.
- Two additional services will be run from Dum Dum to Dakshineswar
- DN Direction
- 48 services will be run from Dakshineswar to Kavi Subhash.
- FIRST SERVICE
- At 09.00 hrs from Dakshineswar to Kavi Subhash.
- At 09.00hrs from Dum Dum to Dakshineswar.
- At 09.00 hrs from Kavi Subhash to Dakshineswar.
- At 09.00 hrs from Dum Dum to Kavi Subhash.
- LAST SERVICE
- At 21.18 hrs from Dakshineswar to Kavi Subhash.
- At 21.30 hrs from Dum Dum to Kavi Subhash.
- At 21.30 hrs from Kavi Subhash to Dakshineswar.
Line 2 :- East–West Metro
Kolkata Metro Line 2 (Line 2 or East-West Corridor) will connect Teghoria with Howrah via Salt Lake by going underneath the Hooghly River/Ganga in the Indian state of West Bengal. It would consist of 17 stations from Teghoria (Haldiram) in the east to Howrah Maidan in the west, of which 11 would be elevated and 6 would be underground, with a total distance of 22 km.
East-West Metro Services Extended Upto Phoolbgan ~ 04.10.2020
Railway Minister inaugurated Phoolbagan Metro station of East-West Metro on 4th October 2020. Shri Piyush Goyal also flagged off the first train from the newly inaugurated Phoolbgan station through video link. Shri Goyal said that this extension of services from Salt Lake Stadium to Phoolbagan (a stretch of 1.665 kms) will be a great help for the commuters more so because of its proximity to Sealdah station. Terming this as a gift for Durga Puja, he also said that Metro provides the safest, cleanest and fastest transportation system in Kolkata. Shri Babul Supriyo, Minister of State for Environment, Forest and Climate Change congratulated Hon’ble Minister of Railways and Commerce & Industry for taking the initiative to commission this modern and beautiful Phoolbagan Metro station so early. He expressed his hope that in the coming day’s people will be able to commute to and from Sealdah station easily due to this extension of East-West Metro.
The total length of this project is 16.5 km and the total estimated project cost is Rs. 8574.98 Cr. This will connect Howrah on the West bank of the River Hooghly with Salt Lake City on its East bank. The first phase of the East-West Metro from Salt Lake Stadium to Salt Lake Sector V was inaugurated by Shri Piyush Goyal on 13th February 2020.
Service Details
- Commercial services to and from Phoolbagan station will start from 05.10.2020 (Monday).
- Daily 48 services will run from 08:00 hrs to 19:50 hrs from Salt Lake Sector-V to Phoolbagan at 30 minutes interval.
- The last service will start from Salt Lake Sector-V and Phoolbagan stations at 19:30 hrs.
- There will be no service on Sunday.
Kolkata East – West Metro Route Map
Union Railway Minister Piyush Goyal flagged off the first phase of the East-West corridor of the mass transport network on Thursday (13.02.2020). The East-West corridor will be operational for commuters Friday (14.02.2020) onwards.
The first phase of the Kolkata East-West Metro corridor is connecting the Sector V of Salt Lake, the IT hub of the city, with the Salt Lake Stadium in the area, covering a 5.3km long stretch. The commercial services connecting six overground stations – Sector V, Karunamoyee, Central Park, City Centre, Bengal Chemical and Salt Lake Stadium stations, began on Friday morning.
| S.N. | Station to Station | S.N. | Station to Station |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Howrah Maidan to Howrah | 7 | Salt Lake Stadium to Bengal Chemical |
| 2 | Howrah to Mahakaran | 8 | Bengal Chemical to City Center |
| 3 | Mahakaran to Esplanade | 9 | City Center to Central Park |
| 4 | Esplanade to Sealdah | 10 | Central Park to karunamoyee |
| 5 | Sealdah to Phool Bagan | 11 | Karunamoyee to Salt lake Sector v |
| 6 | Phool Bagan to Salt Lake Stadium |
Brief: Phase I of East-West Metro
East – West Metro is a 16.5 kms long stretch which connects Howrah on the West bank of River Hooghly with Salt Lake city on the East bank. The project is being executed by Kolkata Metro Rail Corporation Limited (KMRCL). 10.8 kms of the stretch is underground and 5.75 kms will be on elevated viaduct. It is India’s first ever transportation project where trains will ply under the mighty river, Hooghly. This project will be immensely helpful in easing the traffic congestion of Kolkata – a 300 years old city and also in reducing vehicular pollution. Phase-I of East – West Metro which was inaugurated today is a 5.3 kms long stretch having 6 elevated stations.
✅ Kolkata Metro : Features of the Project
- The first ever transportation tunnel under any river in India.
- Platform Screen Doors to prevent accidents or intentional fall.
- Communication Based Train Control System (CBTC) having enhanced safety features like anti- collision and automatic train control mechanism.
- Passenger friendly features like lifts, escalators, concept of barrier free movement, designated parking for differently-abled, State of the art absorptive type noise barriers provided near hospitals/schools to reduce the train generated noise for comfort of the public.
- Estimated budget for Phase- I is Rs 2431 Cr. out of the total project cost of Rs 8574.98 Cr.
- Emergency Announcement and Fire Detection Mechanism in all coaches.
Line 3 :- Joka–Esplanade Metro
It is a line of the Kolkata Metro, that of 2019 is still under construction. The route spans 14.215 kilometres (8.833 mi) from Joka in the south, to Esplanade in the north with an extension of 2 km to Diamond Park from Joka. It will connect Kolkata Metro Line 1 at Park Street in central Kolkata and run in parallel up to Esplanade in central Kolkata where it will connect Kolkata Metro Line 2 also. Line 3 is being built by Rail Vikas Nigam Limited.
Line 4 :- Noapara–Barasat Metro
The Line 4 or Noapara – Barasat Line of the Kolkata Metro is an 16.876 km long metro route from Noapara to Barasat in North 24 Parganas, which is under construction.
Line 5 :- Baranagar–Barrackpore Metro
The Baranagar to Barrackpore Metro (Line 5) (12.40 km) in North 24 Parganas was planned to enable a quicker commute from the northeastern suburbs to North Kolkata.
Line 6 :- Kavi Subhash–Biman Bandar Metro
Line 6 of the Kolkata Metro will connect New Garia with Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport via two satellite towns Salt Lake and New Town. There will be total of 24 stations. The line is targeted to open from Kavi Subhash to Hemanta Mukherjee in 2021
Kolkata Metro : Fare, Timing, Rules, Helpline Number, Time Table
Metro Railway’s fare is the minimum amongst all the Metros in operation in India. Metro fare is also in the lowest in comparison to road transport in the city of Kolkata. Fare of Metro Railway has been revised w.e.f 05.12.2019.
✅ Kolkata Metro Rail Train Time Table ~ PDF Download
Details of Kolkata Metro Rail Time Table
Time Table w.e.f. 10.03.2021
✅ Fares
Metro Railway’s fare is the minimum amongst all the Metros in operation in India. Metro fare is also in the lowest in comparison to road transport in the city of Kolkata. Fare of Metro Railway has been revised w.e.f 05.12.2019.
Fare Chart of North – South Metro between Dakshineswar – Kavi Subhash ~ 23.02.2021
| Fare Chart of East – West Metro from Karunamoyee | |
|---|---|
| Salt Lake Sector – V | Rs.5 |
| Central Park | Rs.5 |
| City Center | Rs.5 |
| Bengal Chemical | Rs.10 |
| Salt Lake Stadium | Rs.10 |
Fare Chart of East – West Metro from Central Park
| Stations | Fare |
|---|---|
| Karunamoyee | Rs.5 |
| City Center | Rs.5 |
| Salt Lake Sector – V | Rs.10 |
| Bengal Chemical | Rs.10 |
| Salt Lake Stadium | Rs.10 |
Fare Chart of East – West Metro from Salt Lake Sector – V
Fare Chart of East – West Metro from Salt Lake Stadium
For North – South corridor:
| I. Single Journey Token | ||
|---|---|---|
| Zone | Distance | Fare in Rs. |
| Zone-I | Up to 5 KM | 5 |
| Zone-II | >5 KM to 10 KM | 10 |
| Zone-III | >10 KM to 15 KM | 15 |
| Zone-IV | >15 KM to 20 KM | 15 |
| Zone-V | >20 KM to 25 KM | 20 |
| Zone-VI | >25 KM to 30 KM | 25 |
| II. Smart Card(Stored Value) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Recharge Value (Rs.) | Gained Value (Rs.) | Validity |
| 100.00 | 110.00 | 365 days |
| 200.00 | 220.00 | 365 days |
| 300.00 | 330.00 | 365 days |
| 500.00 | 550.00 | 365 days |
| 1000.00 | 1100.00 | 365 days |
| III. Tourist Smart Card | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Cost (Rs.) | Security Deposit (Rs.) | Validity |
| I | 250.00 | 60.00 |
Unlimited rides for 1 day
|
| II | 550.00 | 60.00 |
Unlimited rides for 3 days
|
| IV. Smart Cards for MLAs against Rail Travel Coupons (RTC) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Persons authorised to use RTC | Smart Card |
Recharge Smart Card
|
| MLAs of West Bengal Assembly | Permitted |
Permitted
|
| Ex-MLAs of West Bengal Assembly | Not permitted |
Not permitted
|
For East – West corridor:
| I. Single Journey Token | |
|---|---|
| Distance | Fare in Rs. |
| 0-2 KM | 5.00 |
| 2-5 KM | 10.00 |
| 5-10 KM | 20.00 |
| 10-16.5 KM | 30.00 |
| II. Smart Card(Stored Value) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Recharge Value (Rs.) | Gained Value (Rs.) | Validity |
| 100.00 | 110.00 | 365 days |
| 200.00 | 220.00 | 365 days |
| 300.00 | 330.00 | 365 days |
| 500.00 | 550.00 | 365 days |
| 1000.00 | 1100.00 | 365 days |
| III. Tourist Smart Card | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Cost (Rs.) | Security Deposit (Rs.) | Validity |
| I | 250.00 | 60.00 |
Unlimited rides for 3 days
|
| II | 550.00 | 60.00 |
Unlimited rides for 5 days
|
| IV. Smart Cards for MLAs against Rail Travel Coupons (RTC) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Persons authorised to use RTC | Smart Card |
Recharge Smart Card
|
| MLAs of West Bengal Assembly | Permitted |
Permitted
|
| Ex-MLAs of West Bengal Assembly | Not permitted |
Not permitted
|
| IV. Smart Cards for MLAs against Rail Travel Coupons (RTC) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Persons authorised to use RTC | Smart Card |
Recharge Smart Card
|
| MLAs of West Bengal Assembly | Permitted |
Permitted
|
| Ex-MLAs of West Bengal Assembly | Not permitted |
Not permitted
|
✅ Timing of Services
- WEEK DAYS (6.45 AM TO 09.55 PM) – 288 services.
- SATURDAYS (6.45 AM TO 09.55 PM) – 236 services.
- SUNDAYS (9.00 AM TO 09.55 PM) – 124 services.
(Last train reaching at destination station at 10:44 PM)
TRAVEL TIME : Dum Dum to Kavi Subhash 49 Min.
Noapara to Kavi Subhash 54 Min.
FREQUENCY OF SERVICES
WEEK DAYS : 5 minutes (Min.), 15 minutes (Max.)
SATURDAYS : 7 minutes (Min.), 15 minutes (Max.)
SUNDAYS :10 minutes (Min.), 20 minutes (Max.)
NO. OF PASSENGERS
WEEK DAYS : Max 9.22 Lakh on 03.10.19
SATURDAYS : Max 7.74 Lakh on 13.10.18
SUNDAYS : Max 7.02 Lakh on 14.10.18
HOLIDAY : 3.87 Lakh
✅ General Rules
Rules For Smart Token
- Token is meant for single journey. There is no provision for return journey token.
- Token is captured at the exit gate on completion of journey.
- Lost token is not replaced under any circumstances.
Rules For Smart Card
- The first time user will have to purchase the smart card by paying Rs.100/200/300/500 and 1000 (inclusive of Security Deposit of Rs. 60/-) and later on get the pass value recharged for any amount of Rs.100/200/300/500 & 1000, up to maximum card balance of Rs.5000/-. A 10% bonus on flat rate is given on issuing new smart card (minus SD) and further on recharging of smart card. Validity of such card is one year from the date of purchase or date of “add value”.
- A passenger is allowed to enter through the entry gate only with a minimum balance of Rs.25/-(the maximum chargeable fare).
- When a passenger tries to exit with a card without proper recorded entry in it, the passenger is not deemed to be travelling without ticket. Such a mismatch is penalized by deducting Rs.25/- from the smart card.
- In case a patron does not flash his smart card at the exit and makes an improper exit, the card is locked. The booking counter deducts the maximum chargeable fare Rs.25/- from the smart card when the same is presented in the next visit and the card is unlocked.
- Lost card is not replaced under any circumstances.
✅ Baggage Rules
BAGGAGE PERMITTED TO BE CARRIED -upto 10kgs in weight and not bulky in nature
- Any person while travelling in Metro Railway may carry only small items of personal baggage, e.g., Tiffin basket, small hand bag or attache case in addition to umbrella or walking sticks required for personal use which are not likely to cause an accident or obstruction or any inconvenience to other passengers.
ARTICLES NOT PERMITTED AS ACCOMPANIED BAGGAGE
No person shall take with him –
- Offensive articles, such as wet skin, hides, dead poultry and gore etc.
- Dangerous articles, such as- explosives of any variety including fire works, inflammable materials such as oil, grease, ghee, paint, dry grass and leaves of any variety, waste papers, acids and other corrosive substances; or
- Dead body.
✅ OFFENCE AND PENALTIES
- Any person who commits any offence of caring offensive goods or explosives or dangerous goods in violation of Rule 4 will also render himself liable for prosecution under section 8 of the Calcutta Metro Railway (operation and Maintenance) (Temporary Provisions), Act, 1985.
- Any offence referred to in sub-rule shall be punishable with fine which may extend to five hundred rupees for caring offensive goods and an imprisonment for a term which may extend to four years and also a fine which may extend to five thousand rupees for carrying any dangerous goods. The offender shall also be responsible for any loss, injury or damage which may be caused by reason of such goods having been brought upon the Metro Railway.
✅ Helpline Numbers
Metro Railway Helpline Numbers are here.
- Women Helpline number :- 9007041908
- Other Helpline Number :- 9007041789
- Security Helpline :- 182
Kolkata Metro Smart Cards ~ Mobile Application
Railway announced that the much-awaited App for recharging Metro smart cards can now be downloaded from Google Playstore on your android phone. Following are the link and details.
This mobile app has been developed to facilitate online recharge of Smart Cards and provide useful information regarding our services to the users. This Mobile app is completely developed by Metro Railway, Kolkata itself. We are the 17th Zone of Indian Railways under Ministry of Railways, Govt. of India.
Following are the link :- Kolkata Metro Smart Card ~ Mobile Application
KOLKATA METRO ~ NEWS UPDATES
Kolkata Metro news updates are following.
HOLI FESTIVAL 2021 SPECIAL METRO SERVICES
Kolkata Metro announced special Metro Train Services on 28.03.2021 and 29.03.2021. Time Table for KKVS – KDSW Metro Service on Dolyatra (28.03.2021) and Time Table for KKVS – KDSW Metro Service on Holi (29.03.2021) are following.
Special Metro Services for Dolyatra on 28.03.2021 (Sunday)
Special Metro Services for Holi on 29.03.2021 (Monday)
NO SMART TOKENS FROM 15.03.2021 (MONDAY)
Metro Railway, Kolkata announced that it has been decided by the Competent Authority to temporarily postpone the selling of Smart Tokens from 15th March 2021(Monday) as was decided before. The date of the reintroduction of Smart Tokens will be intimated later.
METRO TO RUN 216 SERVICES on SARASWATI PUJA ON 16.02.2021 (TUESDAY)
Kolkata Metro Railway announced that Metro Railway will run 216 services on Saraswati Puja on 16.02.2021 (Tuesday) instead of 240 services run on weekdays. The first service will start from both ends i.e. from Dum Dum and Kavi Subhash at 07.00 hrs and from Noapara at 07.09 hrs respectively. The last service will leave Kavi Subhash and Dum Dum at 21.30 hrs and from Noapara at 21.25 hrs. There will be no change in the timings of the first and last services. Only Smart Cards will be used. No tokens will be issued.
KOLKATA METRO: 204 MORE SERVICES: 07.12.2020
Eastern Railway announced that Kolkata Metro to run 204 services from 07.12.2020 (Monday) on its North-South Corridor. There will be an increased number of services, an extension of timings and convenience for travel for senior citizens, women and children.
- 204 daily services will be run instead of 190 services from Monday to Saturday from 07.12.2020
- The first services will start from both ends i.e from Dum Dum and Kavi Subhash at 07.00 hrs instead of 08.00 hrs and from Noapara at 07.09 hrs instead of 08.09 hrs.
- The last service will leave Kavi Subhash and Dum Dum at 21.30 hrs instead of 21.00 hrs and from Noapara at 21.25 hrs instead of 20.55 hrs.
- Services will be available every 7 minutes during morning and evening peak hours.
- For senior citizens, ladies and children (below 15 years), e-pass will not be required throughout the day.
- For all other passengers, e-pass will not be required between 07.00 hrs to 08.30 hrs in the morning and 20.00 hrs onwards in the evening.
- No token will be issued, only Smart Card shall be used.
NO E-PASS REQUIRED FOR LADIES AND CHILDREN (BELOW THE AGE OF 15 YEARS) IN TAKING METRO RIDE ~ 20.11.2020 (FRIDAY)
Kolkata Metro Railway announced that Metro authorities have decided to allow ladies and children (below the age of 15 years) to travel in the Metro from 11:00 hrs to 17:00 hrs without any e-pass from tomorrow i.e. 20.11.2020(Friday). They can travel in the Metro using their smart cards from 11:00 hrs to 17:00 hrs. Children must carry an ID as age proof (School ID will do).
METRO SERVICES INCREASED BY 25% WITH 38 ADDITIONAL METROS ~ 11.11.2020 (WEDNESDAY)
Kolkata Metro railway announced that from 11th November 2020 (Wednesday), Metro Railway has decided to run 25% additional services on weekdays i.e. from Monday to Saturday. 190 services (95 UP + 95 DN) will be run instead of 152 services on the North-South Corridor from 08:00 hrs to 22:00 hrs. During the morning and evening peak hours, services will be available at an interval of 7 minutes. The first service from Dum Dum and Kavi Subhash will begin at 08:00 hrs. The first service from Noapara will start at 08:09 hrs. The last service from Kavi Subhash and Dum Dum will start at 21:00 hrs and from Noapara at 20:55 hrs. For senior citizens, no e-pass will be required. Sunday service will remain unchanged. There will be no change in East-West Metro services. Details are the following.
- Generate E-Pass For Station Entry
- Entry & Exit Gate Details
- Train Time Table From 11.11.2020 Onwards
Generate E-Pass For Station Entry
