Kolkata Metro Line 2 (Green Line — Approved Extension: Salt Lake Sector V ↔ Teghoria)
Kolkata Metro Line 2 (Green Line - Approved Extension Segment) is a sanctioned 6.65 km elevated extension across 5 stations (Krishnapur, Kestopur, Baguiati, Raghunathpur, Teghoria) connecting Salt Lake Sector V to Teghoria along VIP Road. This corridor extends the East-West Metro eastward from Sector V IT hub along VIP Road to create a crucial second interchange with Line 6 Orange Line at Teghoria.
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Kolkata Metro Green Line Economics
Expected Completion Date
Kolkata Metro Green Line Stations
| # | Station | Type | Interchange / Connection | Opened |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Salt Lake Sector V | Elevated Operational Hub | Operational Line 2 Terminal & Line 6 Orange Line | 13 Feb 2020 |
| 02 | Krishnapur | Elevated (Approved) | Kestopur Canal & VIP Road South Node | — |
| 03 | Kestopur | Elevated (Approved) | Kestopur VIP Road Junction Axis | — |
| 04 | Baguiati | Elevated (Approved) | Baguiati Junction Commercial & Retail Zone | — |
| 05 | Raghunathpur | Elevated (Approved) | Raghunathpur Precinct Node | — |
| 06 | Teghoria | Elevated Terminal (Approved) | Line 6 Orange Line Interchange at VIP Road | — |
Salt Lake Sector V ↔ Teghoria Approved Extension Alignment Map
Kolkata Metro Green Line Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Corridor Status | Approved Extension |
| Line Number | Line 2 (Green Line Extension) |
| Total Length | 6.65 km Approved Extension Route |
| Stations Count | 5 Planned Stations (5 Elevated) |
| Corridor Type | Elevated Viaduct Corridor along VIP Road Axis |
| Operator | Metro Railway, Kolkata (Owner: Indian Railways / KMRC) |
| Opened / Est. Opening | TBD |
| Maximum Design Speed | 80 km/h |
| Track Gauge | Standard Gauge (1,435 mm) |
| Electrification System | 750V DC Third Rail |
| Primary Depot | Central Park Depot (Salt Lake) |
Kolkata Metro Green Line Timeline
Line 2 eastern extension from Salt Lake Sector V to Teghoria approved by Ministry of Railways.
Alignment survey and station land demarcation conducted along VIP Road passing Krishnapur, Kestopur, Baguiati, Raghunathpur, and Teghoria.
Green Line VIP Road Corridor Transit & Regional Economic Impact
Economic Significance
Links the Salt Lake Sector V IT SEZ directly to Kestopur, Baguiati, Raghunathpur, and Teghoria along VIP Road.
Traffic Impact
Reduces heavy traffic congestion on VIP Road and Kestopur flyover, linking North-East Kolkata directly to Howrah and Sealdah.
Employment Centres Served
Serves suburban daily commuters and IT professionals traveling between VIP Road residential hubs and Sector V.
Intermodal Connectivity
Establishes a vital dual-interchange network with Line 6 Orange Line at Sector V and Teghoria.
Impact on Real Estate
Boosted commercial development and real estate demand in Kestopur, Baguiati, and Teghoria.
Kolkata Metro Green Line Alignment Map & GIS Explorer
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