Kolkata Metro Line 4 (Yellow Line — Approved Extension: Michael Nagar ↔ Suripukur / Barasat)
Kolkata Metro Line 4 (Yellow Line - Approved Extension Segment) is a sanctioned 7.60 km underground extension across 4 stations (New Barrackpore, Madhyamgram, Hridaypur, and Barasat / Suripukur). Extending from Michael Nagar to Barasat Junction, civil construction on this stretch has been held up pending NOC clearances and underground TBM alignment modifications.
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Kolkata Metro Yellow Line Economics
Expected Completion Date
Kolkata Metro Yellow Line Stations
| # | Station | Type | Interchange / Connection | Opened |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Michael Nagar | Underground Operational Shaft Node | Under-construction Yellow Line Terminal Shaft | Target 2027 |
| 02 | New Barrackpore | Underground (Approved) | New Barrackpore Town Node | — |
| 03 | Madhyamgram | Underground (Approved) | Madhyamgram Junction Railway Station | — |
| 04 | Hridaypur | Underground (Approved) | Hridaypur Suburb Node | — |
| 05 | Barasat (Suripukur) | Underground Approved Terminal | Barasat Junction Railway Station Interchange | — |
Michael Nagar ↔ Barasat / Suripukur Approved Extension Alignment Map
Kolkata Metro Yellow Line Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Corridor Status | Approved Extension (Held Up) |
| Line Number | Line 4 (Yellow Line Extension) |
| Total Length | 7.60 km Approved Extension Route |
| Stations Count | 4 Sanctioned Underground Stations |
| Corridor Type | Underground Cut-and-Cover & TBM Tunneling Drive |
| Operator | Metro Railway, Kolkata (Owner: Indian Railways / RVNL) |
| Opened / Est. Opening | TBD |
| 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 | Noapara Metro Depot |
Kolkata Metro Yellow Line Timeline
Noapara to Barasat Line 4 corridor sanctioned by Ministry of Railways.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi approved converting New Barrackpore to Barasat section underground to prevent surface evictions.
TBM underground alignment plan proposed extending total line beyond Barasat to Suripukur.
Yellow Line Barasat Extension & North 24 Parganas Connectivity Impact
Economic Significance
Will provide a direct metro link connecting North 24 Parganas district headquarters at Barasat to NSCBI Airport and Central Kolkata.
Traffic Impact
Expected to relieve severe traffic congestion on Jessore Road (NH-12) connecting Barasat and Madhyamgram.
Employment Centres Served
Serves suburban daily commuters traveling from Barasat, Madhyamgram, and New Barrackpore to Kolkata Airport.
Intermodal Connectivity
Provides dual suburban rail interchanges at Madhyamgram Junction and Barasat Junction.
Impact on Real Estate
Boosted suburban residential development and land values in Madhyamgram and Barasat.
Kolkata Metro Yellow Line Alignment Map & GIS Explorer
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