Connectivity Coup: 56 Mins from Kavi Subhash to Airport

Updated: January 02, 2026 23:18

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Kolkata's Orange Line Metro promises a game-changing 56-minute journey from Kavi Subhash to the airport, linking southern fringes with the IT hub at New Town and Salt Lake. Spanning nearly 30 km with 24 stations, this elevated-underground corridor by Rail Vikas Nigam Limited eyes full operations by late 2026, slashing travel times and boosting economic growth. Already operational from Kavi Subhash to Beleghata, it carries lakhs of passengers amid rapid expansions.

Kolkata Metro's ambitious Orange Line stands as a beacon of urban transformation, bridging the bustling southern suburbs with the gleaming Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport. Envisioned since 2010-11 under a Rs 3,952 crore project sanctioned by then Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, this 29.87 km stretch weaves through key growth corridors like New Town's IT hubs and Salt Lake's tech parks. Currently operational over 9.9 km from Kavi Subhash (New Garia) to Beleghata since August 2025, it has already onboarded 5.92 lakh passengers in the recent fiscal, signaling strong commuter appetite.

The line's strategic interchanges amplify its impact: Blue Line at Kavi Subhash for seamless southbound hops, Green Line at IT Centre for Sector V access, and Yellow Line at the underground Jai Hind station right by the airport. This connectivity web not only eases the notorious airport commute but also funnels talent to IT epicenters, fostering job creation and real estate booms. Metro authorities target December 2026 for full commissioning, with viaduct gaps like Chingrighata closing by February and trial runs accelerating.

Key project milestones shaping Kolkata's skyline:

Sector Spotlight: Initial 5.4 km from Kavi Subhash to Hemanta Mukhopadhyay launched March 2024, easing Ruby Hospital access.
Viadeuct Victory: 4.5 km extension to Beleghata operational August 2025, boosting east-south links with 25-minute frequencies weekdays.
Airport Anchor: Jai Hind's massive 550m-long underground stabling yard, India's largest, preps for Yellow Line interchange.
Tech Town Ties: New Town stations like Eco Park, Nazrul Tirtha, and IT Centre to turbocharge the Rs 4,259 crore extension.
As construction hurdles like land acquisition and AAI clearances fade, this corridor promises to decongest roads, cut emissions, and propel Kolkata as an efficient metropolis. Daily services from 8 am to 8 pm herald a new era of punctual, affordable transit.

Sources: The Indian Express, Wikipedia (Orange Line Kolkata Metro), Times of India

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