Kolkata Metro Line 4 (Yellow Line — Operational Route: Noapara ↔ Jai Hind Airport)
Kolkata Metro Line 4 (Yellow Line - Operational Segment) spans 7.04 km (6.77 km commissioned commercial route) across 4 operational stations connecting Noapara terminal hub to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (Jai Hind). The corridor provides seamless mass transit linking the Line 1 Blue Line at Noapara and Eastern Railway suburban trains at Dum Dum Cantonment directly into the Kolkata Airport terminal building.
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Kolkata Metro Yellow Line Economics
Expected Completion Date
Kolkata Metro Yellow Line Stations
| # | Station | Type | Interchange / Connection | Opened |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Noapara | Elevated Terminal Hub | Line 1 Blue Line Interchange & Noapara Depot | 25 August 2025 |
| 02 | Dum Dum Cantonment | Elevated | Eastern Railway Suburban Rail Interchange | 25 August 2025 |
| 03 | Jessore Road | At-Grade | Jessore Road Highway Axis Node | 25 August 2025 |
| 04 | Jai Hind | Underground Terminal Hub | NSCBI Airport Terminal & Line 6 Orange Line Interchange | 25 August 2025 |
Noapara ↔ Jai Hind Airport Geospatial Alignment Map
Kolkata Metro Yellow Line Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Corridor Status | Operational |
| Line Number | Line 4 (Yellow Line) |
| Total Length | 7.04 km Operational Route (6.77 km Commissioned Main-Line) |
| Stations Count | 4 Operational Stations (Noapara, Dum Dum Cantonment, Jessore Road, Jai Hind) |
| Corridor Type | Elevated, At-Grade & Underground Airport Subterranean Terminal |
| Operator | Metro Railway, Kolkata (Owner: Indian Railways / RVNL) |
| Opened / Est. Opening | 22 Aug 2025 (Inaugurated) | 25 Aug 2025 (Commercial Revenue Service) |
| 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.
Senbo Engineering awarded ₹227 Cr civil contract for Airport section and Bagjola Canal alignment.
Railway Board sanctioned material modification converting Airport–Barasat alignment underground.
Subterranean integrated airport station construction commenced 150m from terminal building.
Noapara to Jai Hind (Biman Bandar) section inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Commercial revenue services commenced from Noapara to Jai Hind Airport.
Yellow Line Airport Transit & Regional Connectivity Impact
Economic Significance
Provides Kolkata's first direct rail-to-airport mass transit link, connecting NSCBI Airport directly to North-South Kolkata.
Traffic Impact
Eliminates highway bottlenecks along VIP Road and Jessore Road, reducing travel time to the airport from 60 mins to 14 mins.
Employment Centres Served
Serves airline personnel, airport logistics staff, cargo workers, and IT professionals.
Intermodal Connectivity
Seamless interchange with Line 1 Blue Line at Noapara and future Line 6 Orange Line at Jai Hind Airport.
Impact on Real Estate
Sparked commercial transit-oriented development (TOD) interest across Dum Dum Cantonment and Jessore Road.
Kolkata Metro Yellow Line Alignment Map & GIS Explorer
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