Kolkata鈥檚 First Metro Link to Airport Nears Completion
03 Apr 2025
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CW Team
Kolkata鈥檚 much-anticipated Noapara-Airport Metro is in its final stages, with operations likely to commence by June or July 2025, following safety inspections. The 7-km stretch, part of the Yellow Line Phase 1, will connect Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport to the metro network, ensuring a seamless transit experience for passengers.
Final Inspections & Expected Launch
The Commissioner of Railway Safety (CRS) is scheduled to inspect the 4-km Dum Dum Cantonment鈥揃imanbandar section in April 2025. Upon receiving the CRS鈥檚 approval, services are expected to begin within the following months.
Jai Hind Metro Station: A Game-Changer for Air Travellers
The new Airport Metro station, formally named Jai Hind Metro Station, will serve as a crucial hub for commuters from Kolkata鈥檚 northern suburbs. It will be one of Asia鈥檚 largest underground metro facilities, located 13 metres beneath the airport terminal.
Key features of the station include:
Sprawling 29,000 sqm area with five platforms.
Initial operations on Platforms 1 & 2, while Platforms 3, 4, and 5 will serve the upcoming Orange Line (New Garia鈥揂irport corridor).
Designed capacity of 80,000 passengers per day.
Five entry points, including two subways:
One linking Airport Gate No.1, equipped with walkalators for luggage-laden passengers.
Another connecting Jessore Road, benefiting commuters from Birati, Barasat, and Madhyamgram.
Enhanced Connectivity & Reduced Travel Time
The Airport Metro station鈥檚 extensive stabling yard (17,497 sqm, with seven tracks) will allow seamless integration with Kolkata鈥檚 metro network.
Travel time to Esplanade will be slashed to 30 minutes.
Direct connectivity to Howrah and other metro corridors.
Kolkata鈥檚 much-anticipated Noapara-Airport Metro is in its final stages, with operations likely to commence by June or July 2025, following safety inspections. The 7-km stretch, part of the Yellow Line Phase 1, will connect Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport to the metro network, ensuring a seamless transit experience for passengers.
Final Inspections & Expected Launch
The Commissioner of Railway Safety (CRS) is scheduled to inspect the 4-km Dum Dum Cantonment鈥揃imanbandar section in April 2025. Upon receiving the CRS鈥檚 approval, services are expected to begin within the following months.
Jai Hind Metro Station: A Game-Changer for Air Travellers
The new Airport Metro station, formally named Jai Hind Metro Station, will serve as a crucial hub for commuters from Kolkata鈥檚 northern suburbs. It will be one of Asia鈥檚 largest underground metro facilities, located 13 metres beneath the airport terminal.
Key features of the station include:
Sprawling 29,000 sqm area with five platforms.
Initial operations on Platforms 1 & 2, while Platforms 3, 4, and 5 will serve the upcoming Orange Line (New Garia鈥揂irport corridor).
Designed capacity of 80,000 passengers per day.
Five entry points, including two subways:
One linking Airport Gate No.1, equipped with walkalators for luggage-laden passengers.
Another connecting Jessore Road, benefiting commuters from Birati, Barasat, and Madhyamgram.
Enhanced Connectivity & Reduced Travel Time
The Airport Metro station鈥檚 extensive stabling yard (17,497 sqm, with seven tracks) will allow seamless integration with Kolkata鈥檚 metro network.
Travel time to Esplanade will be slashed to 30 minutes.
Direct connectivity to Howrah and other metro corridors.
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