Kolkata Metro Network

Operator: Kolkata Metro Rail Corporation (KMRC) & Metro Railway, Kolkata

Metro Operation Started

24 October 1984

Total Metro Lines

4 Active / 2 Inactive

Metro Fare

Minimum RS. 5 / Maximum RS 50

Metro Timing

Start 06:50 AM / End 09:58 PM

Total Metro Stations

48 Active / 51 Inactive

Helpline No.

9007041789

Kolkata Metro Lines & Terminal Stations

Metro LinesTerminal StationsTotal StationsStatus
Blue LineDakshineswar Kavi Subhash26Operational
Green LineHowrah Maidan Esplanade
Salt Lake Sector V Sealdah
12Operational
Purple LineJoka Majerhat7Operational
Orange LineKavi Subhash Hemanta Mukhopadhyay5Operational
Yellow LineNoapara Barasat10Under Construction
Pink LineBaranagar Mangal Pandey (Barrackpore)11Planned

Kolkata Metro Network Map 2025

Metro Mission & Vission:

Mission:

  • Safe and dependable train services
  • Courteous and customer friendly services
  • Clean and environmental friendly atmosphere
  • Requisite amenities to females, senior citizens and Divyangjan passenger

Vission:

  • Effective
  • Responsive
  • Transparent
  • Accountable
  • More efficient
Commercial Details:

Helpline Numbers:

  • Security helpline – 9007041789 & 182
  • Women helpline – 9007041908 Security
  • Smart Card helpline – 033-22264817 / 033-22553200 / 9007041844

FAQs:

Q. In Kolkata Metro return ticket possible?

A. No

Q. Can I book ticket online for Kolkata Metro?

A. Yes, definitely, you can book online ticket through kolkata metro official App- Metro Ride Kolkata.

Q. Which things are allowed in Kolkata Metro?

A. Any  person while travelling in Metro Railway may carry only small items e.g; Tiffin basket, small hand bag or attache case in addition to umbrella or walking sticks required for personal use.

Q. Which things are not allowed in Kolkata Metro?

A. Any person while travelling in Metro Railway may not carry;
(1) Offensive articles, such as; wet skin, hides, dead poultry and gore etc.
(2) Dangerous articles, such as; – explosives of any variety including fire works, arms and ammunitions
(3) Inflammable materials, such as; oil, grease, ghee, paint, dry grass and leaves of any variety,  waste papers, acids, and other corrosive substances; or dead body.

Q. Can I travel in Kolkata Metro with luggage?

A. Yes, but not exceed 10 kgs in weight; and are not of bulky nature.

Q. Is photography allow in Kolkata Metro?

A. No, photography is strictly prohibited in Kolkata Metro.

Q. Ladies coaches are available in Kolkata Metro?

A. There are no dedicated coaches for women in Kolkata Metro but there are seats reserved for women in all the coaches.

Q. Are there Toilets at Kolkata Metro stations?

A. It is not available at all stations now, but some of the station Sulabh (Toilet) Facility is available, like Howrah, Dum Dum, Esplanade metro station.