Kolkata Metro Line 6 (Orange Line — Operational Route: Kavi Subhash ↔ Beleghata)
Kolkata Metro Line 6 (Orange Line - Operational Segment) spans 9.90 km across 9 operational stations (8 elevated, 1 at-grade) running parallel to Eastern Metropolitan (EM) Bypass from Kavi Subhash (New Garia) to Beleghata. The corridor forms the primary arterial mass transit spine for South-Eastern Kolkata, providing direct rail interchange with Line 1 Blue Line and Eastern Railway suburban trains at New Garia.
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Kolkata Metro Orange Line Economics
Expected Completion Date
Kolkata Metro Orange Line Stations
| # | Station | Type | Interchange / Connection | Opened |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Kavi Subhash (New Garia) | At-Grade Terminal Hub | Line 1 Blue Line & Sealdah South Railway Interchange | 06 March 2024 |
| 02 | Satyajit Ray (Metropolis) | Elevated | Hiland Park & EM Bypass Node | 06 March 2024 |
| 03 | Jyotirindra Nandi (Mukundapur) | Elevated | Mukundapur Healthcare & Hospital Belt | 06 March 2024 |
| 04 | Kavi Sukanta (Kalikapur) | Elevated | Kalikapur Junction Node | 06 March 2024 |
| 05 | Hemanta Mukhopadhyay (Ruby More) | Elevated Hub | Ruby General Hospital & Anandapur Commercial Axis | 06 March 2024 |
| 06 | VIP Bazar | Elevated | VIP Bazar Precinct Node | 22 August 2025 |
| 07 | Ritwik Ghatak (Bantala Road) | Elevated | Bantala Science City Link Node | 22 August 2025 |
| 08 | Barun Sengupta (ITC Sonar) | Elevated | ITC Sonar & JW Marriott Hotel Axis | 22 August 2025 |
| 09 | Beleghata | Elevated Terminal Hub | Beleghata Suburb & Metropolitan Canal Axis | 22 August 2025 |
Kavi Subhash ↔ Beleghata Geospatial Alignment Map
Kolkata Metro Orange Line Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Corridor Status | Operational |
| Line Number | Line 6 (Orange Line) |
| Total Length | 9.90 km Operational Route (Kavi Subhash to Beleghata) |
| Stations Count | 9 Operational Stations (8 Elevated, 1 At-Grade) |
| Corridor Type | Elevated Viaduct & At-Grade Terminal Hub along EM Bypass |
| Operator | Metro Railway, Kolkata (Owner: Indian Railways / RVNL) |
| Opened / Est. Opening | 06 Mar 2024 (Kavi Subhash – Ruby / Hemanta Mukhopadhyay) | 22 Aug 2025 (Hemanta Mukhopadhyay – Beleghata) |
| Maximum Design Speed | 80 km/h |
| Track Gauge | Broad Gauge (1,676 mm / 5 ft 6 in) |
| Electrification System | 750V DC Third Rail |
| Primary Depot | New Garia Metro Depot |
Kolkata Metro Orange Line Timeline
New Garia to Biman Bandar Line 6 corridor sanctioned by Railway Minister Mamata Banerjee.
RVNL demarcated terminal station plot and commenced construction at New Garia.
Phase 1 (Kavi Subhash to Hemanta Mukhopadhyay / Ruby, 5.40 km, 5 stations) inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
RVNL erected 76-meter open-web steel girder bridge over Tagore Park culvert to bridge viaduct gap.
Phase 2 extension (Hemanta Mukhopadhyay to Beleghata, 4.50 km, 4 stations) commissioned.
Commercial revenue service launched between Kavi Subhash and Beleghata with 60 daily service pairs.
Orange Line EM Bypass Transit & Regional Economic Impact
Economic Significance
Connects major healthcare, hospitality, and residential hubs along the EM Bypass arterial corridor.
Traffic Impact
De-congests heavy vehicular traffic on EM Bypass, cutting travel time from Garia to Beleghata from 50 mins to 16 mins.
Employment Centres Served
Serves major employment hubs including Ruby commercial area, ITC Sonar/JW Marriott hotel district, and Mukundapur medical precinct.
Intermodal Connectivity
Provides seamless dual-mode interchange at Kavi Subhash with Line 1 Blue Line and Sealdah South Suburban Rail.
Impact on Real Estate
Triggered significant real estate appreciate and premium commercial developments along EM Bypass.
Kolkata Metro Orange Line Alignment Map & GIS Explorer
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