Kolkata Metro Line 5 (Pink Line — Baranagar ↔ Barrackpore Route & Status)
Kolkata Metro Line 5 (Pink Line) is a sanctioned 12.50 km broad gauge elevated corridor with 11 planned stations (Baranagar, Kamarhati, Agarpara, Sodepur, Panihati, Sukchar, Khardaha, Tatagate, Titagarh, Talpukur, Barrackpore). Running along Barrackpore Trunk Road (BT Road), the line connects the North-South Line 1 hub at Baranagar to the historic suburban district at Barrackpore.
Want Your Brand Featured Here?
Reach thousands of decision-makers and investors searching for infrastructure projects every month.
Kolkata Metro Line 5 (Pink Line) Economics
Expected Completion Date
Kolkata Metro Line 5 (Pink Line) Stations
| # | Station | Type | Interchange / Connection | Opened |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Baranagar | Elevated Operational Hub | Line 1 Blue Line & Baranagar Road Railway Station | 22 Feb 2021 |
| 02 | Krishna Kali (Kamarhati) | Elevated (Sanctioned) | Kamarhati Suburb Node | — |
| 03 | Acharya Prafulla Chandra (Agarpara) | Elevated (Sanctioned) | Agarpara Suburb & BT Road Axis | — |
| 04 | Gandhi Ashram (Sodepur) | Elevated (Sanctioned) | Sodepur Commercial & Transit Node | — |
| 05 | Sarat Chandra (Panihati) | Elevated (Sanctioned) | Panihati Suburb Node | — |
| 06 | Subhas Nagar (Sukchar) | Elevated (Sanctioned) | Sukchar Precinct Node | — |
| 07 | Rishi Bankim (Khardaha) | Elevated (Sanctioned) | Khardaha Suburb Node | — |
| 08 | Dr. Rajendra Prasad (Tatagate) | Elevated (Sanctioned) | Tatagate Junction Node | — |
| 09 | Shah Nawaz Khan (Titagarh) | Elevated (Sanctioned) | Titagarh Industrial Precinct Node | — |
| 10 | Anukul Thakur (Talpukur) | Elevated (Sanctioned) | Talpukur Suburb Node | — |
| 11 | Mangal Pandey (Barrackpore) | Elevated Terminal (Sanctioned) | Barrackpore Railway Station Interchange | — |
Baranagar ↔ Barrackpore Alignment Map & BT Road Utility Diversion Plan
Kolkata Metro Line 5 (Pink Line) Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Corridor Status | Sanctioned / Utility Re-alignment Phase |
| Line Number | Line 5 (Pink Line) |
| Total Length | 12.50 km Sanctioned Route (7.77 mi) |
| Stations Count | 11 Sanctioned Elevated Stations |
| Corridor Type | Elevated Viaduct along BT Road (Barrackpore Trunk Road) |
| Operator | Metro Railway, Kolkata (Owner: Indian Railways / RVNL) |
| Opened / Est. Opening | Target Phased Opening: Phase 1 (Baranagar – Sodepur) | Phase 2 (Sodepur – Barrackpore) |
| 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 | Baranagar Depot / Noapara Main Depot |
Kolkata Metro Line 5 (Pink Line) Timeline
Baranagar to Barrackpore Line 5 corridor sanctioned at ₹2,070 Cr by Railway Minister Mamata Banerjee.
State government & KMC raised concerns regarding 6 massive arterial water pipelines (42 to 72-inch diameter) under BT Road.
RVNL submitted a revised micro-tunneling plan to lay a new 60-inch MS pipeline between Dunlop Bridge and Chiriamore to clear central pier locations.
Phase 1 (Baranagar to Gandhi Ashram / Sodepur) and Phase 2 (Gandhi Ashram to Mangal Pandey / Barrackpore) planned for construction.
Pink Line BT Road Arterial Transit & Northern Suburban Impact
Economic Significance
Connects dense residential, commercial, and industrial townships along the BT Road arterial trunk road directly to Central Kolkata.
Traffic Impact
Expected to de-congest extreme vehicular traffic bottlenecks on BT Road (Barrackpore Trunk Road).
Employment Centres Served
Serves hundreds of thousands of daily suburban commuters, jute mill workers, defense personnel, and students in North 24 Parganas.
Intermodal Connectivity
Provides dual suburban rail interchanges at Baranagar Road and Barrackpore Railway Station, plus Blue Line metro access at Baranagar.
Impact on Real Estate
Catalyzing high-rise residential apartment and retail commercial expansion across Kamarhati, Sodepur, Khardaha, and Barrackpore.
Kolkata Metro Line 5 (Pink Line) Alignment Map & GIS Explorer
Frequently Asked Questions
Enjoy tracking infrastructure projects?
Get monthly updates whenever major Indian infrastructure projects move forward.