Kolkata Metro Orange Line
As of 17 Oct 2026, Kolkata Metro Orange Line is operational (since 15 Mar 2024). Latest news: 21 Oct 2026.
The Kolkata Metro Orange Line (Line 6) is the New Garia to Airport corridor along the Eastern Metropolitan Bypass, Salt Lake and New Town, planned at about 29.9 km with 24 stations. As of October 2026, 9.8 km with 9 stations is open between Kavi Subhash and Beleghata. Trial runs on the next three-station stretch to IT Centre (Sector V) began on 10 October 2026.
Why it matters
The Orange Line is Kolkata's first metro along the EM Bypass, a corridor previously served only by road. Once it reaches IT Centre, commuters from New Garia and Garia will get a direct rail link to the Salt Lake Sector V IT hub, a trip Metro Railway estimates at about 30 minutes. The full line will connect south Kolkata with New Town and the airport, where it meets the Yellow Line at Jai Hind Bimanbandar.
Key facts
- Operator: Metro Railway, Kolkata (Indian Railways); built by Rail Vikas Nigam Limited (RVNL)
- Length in service: 9.8 km, 9 stations open and 15 under construction
- Status (October 2026): Partially operational (October 2026). 9.8 km with 9 stations is open between Kavi Subhash (New Garia) and Beleghata. Trial runs on the 3-station Beleghata to IT Centre (Sector V) stretch began on 10 October 2026, with passenger service targeted for December 2026 subject to CRS clearance. The remaining stretch through New Town to the airport is under construction.
- Cost: ₹3,951.98 crore (original sanctioned estimate, 2010-11); current revised cost not verified
- Trains: ICF-built Medha AC rakes, broad gauge, 750 V DC third rail, CBTC signalling
Kolkata Metro Orange Line stations
The 24 stations below run from Kavi Subhash (New Garia) to Jai Hind Bimanbandar. Interchanges are listed where a station connects with another line or a railway station.
| # | Station | Connects to |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kavi Subhash (New Garia) | Line 1 (Blue), Blue Line platforms closed for rebuilding since July 2025 / New Garia railway station (Sealdah South) |
| 2 | Satyajit Ray | |
| 3 | Jyotirindra Nandi | |
| 4 | Kavi Sukanta | |
| 5 | Hemanta Mukhopadhyay (Ruby) | |
| 6 | VIP Bazar | |
| 7 | Ritwik Ghatak | |
| 8 | Barun Sengupta | |
| 9 | Beleghata | |
| 10 | Gour Kishore Ghosh (Chingrighata) (trial runs) | |
| 11 | Nalban (trial runs) | |
| 12 | IT Centre (Sector V) (trial runs) | |
| 13 | Nabadiganta (under construction) | |
| 14 | Nazrul Tirtha (under construction) | |
| 15 | Swapnabhor (under construction) | |
| 16 | Biswa Bangla Convention Centre (under construction) | |
| 17 | Shiksha Tirtha (under construction) | |
| 18 | Mother's Wax Museum (under construction) | |
| 19 | Eco Park (under construction) | |
| 20 | Mangaldeep (under construction) | |
| 21 | City Centre-2 (under construction) | |
| 22 | Chinar Park (under construction) | |
| 23 | VIP Road (under construction) | |
| 24 | Jai Hind Bimanbandar (under construction) | Line 4 (Yellow) / Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport |
Sections and opening dates
| Section | Stations | km | Status | Opened or expected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kavi Subhash to Hemanta Mukhopadhyay | 5 | 5.4 | Operational. Inaugurated by PM Narendra Modi on 6 March 2024; public service from 15 March 2024 | 2024-03-15 |
| Hemanta Mukhopadhyay to Beleghata | 4 | 4.39 | Operational. Inaugurated by PM Narendra Modi on 22 August 2025 | 2025-08-22 |
| Beleghata to IT Centre (Sector V) | 3 | Trial runs and CBTC signalling tests since 10 October 2026; CRS inspection and clearance pending | expected December 2026 (RVNL and Metro Railway target) | |
| IT Centre (Sector V) to City Centre-2 | 9 | Under construction | expected 2027 (RVNL target, unconfirmed) | |
| City Centre-2 to Jai Hind Bimanbandar | 3 | Under construction | expected end 2027 (RVNL target, unconfirmed) |
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Official source: mtp.indianrailways.gov.in
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| Phase | Lines | Stations | Length (km) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kavi Subhash to Hemanta Mukhopadhyay | Kavi Subhash to Hemanta Mukhopadhyay | 5 | 5.4 | Operational. Inaugurated by PM Narendra Modi on 6 March 2024; public service from 15 March 2024 |
| Hemanta Mukhopadhyay to Beleghata | Hemanta Mukhopadhyay to Beleghata | 4 | 4.39 | Operational. Inaugurated by PM Narendra Modi on 22 August 2025 |
| Beleghata to IT Centre (Sector V) | Beleghata to IT Centre (Sector V) | 3 | Trial runs and CBTC signalling tests since 10 October 2026; CRS inspection and clearance pending | |
| IT Centre (Sector V) to City Centre-2 | IT Centre (Sector V) to City Centre-2 | 9 | Under construction | |
| City Centre-2 to Jai Hind Bimanbandar | City Centre-2 to Jai Hind Bimanbandar | 3 | Under construction |
Milestones
- New Garia to Airport corridor sanctioned in the Railway Budget 2010-11, to be built by RVNL
- First trial run between Kavi Subhash and Hemanta Mukhopadhyay
- PM Narendra Modi inaugurates Kavi Subhash to Hemanta Mukhopadhyay (5.4 km)
- Public service begins on Kavi Subhash to Hemanta Mukhopadhyay
- Trial runs begin on Hemanta Mukhopadhyay to Beleghata
- Metro Railway announces partial demolition of the Blue Line's Kavi Subhash station after structural cracks; Orange Line services unaffected
- PM Narendra Modi inaugurates Hemanta Mukhopadhyay to Beleghata (4.39 km)
- Girders erected across the Chingrighata crossing, the corridor's longest-running bottleneck
- Final deck slab placed at Chingrighata, closing the 366 m viaduct gap
- Push trolley inspection on Beleghata to IT Centre after viaduct and ballastless track completion
- First trial run on Beleghata to IT Centre (Sector V), start of CBTC signalling trials
Frequently asked questions
What is the route of the Kolkata Metro Orange Line?
It runs from Kavi Subhash (New Garia) along the EM Bypass, through Salt Lake Sector V and New Town, to Jai Hind Bimanbandar at Kolkata airport. The planned length is about 29.9 km with 24 stations.
Which part of the Orange Line is open?
As of October 2026, the 9.8 km stretch from Kavi Subhash to Beleghata is open, with 9 stations. Kavi Subhash to Hemanta Mukhopadhyay opened in March 2024 and Hemanta Mukhopadhyay to Beleghata in August 2025.
When will the Orange Line reach Sector V?
Trial runs on the Beleghata to IT Centre (Sector V) stretch began on 10 October 2026. Passenger service is targeted for December 2026, after Commissioner of Railway Safety clearance.
Which stations are on the Beleghata to Sector V extension?
The extension adds Gour Kishore Ghosh (Chingrighata), Nalban and IT Centre (Sector V).
Why was the Orange Line delayed at Chingrighata?
A 366 m viaduct gap at the Chingrighata crossing waited years for state and police traffic clearances. RVNL erected the girders in May 2026 and placed the final deck slab in August 2026.
Who operates the Orange Line?
Metro Railway, Kolkata, a zonal unit of Indian Railways, operates the line. Rail Vikas Nigam Limited (RVNL) is building it.
When will the Orange Line reach the airport?
RVNL has indicated the stretch to the airport could be completed by the end of 2027, but no official opening date has been announced.
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