Kolkata Metro East-West (Green Line) to Launch Full Operations on August 22 Details Here

Kolkata is on the brink of a major transport revolution with the full-scale launch of the East-West Metro Corridor (Green Line) on August 22, 2025. This highly anticipated development will connect Salt Lake Sector V in the east to Howrah Maidan in the west, covering a total distance of 16.6 km across 17 stations. 

Most notably, it includes India’s first underwater metro tunnel beneath the Hooghly River and the deepest metro station at Howrah.

This launch marks the integration of two previously disconnected sections, creating seamless travel for lakhs of daily commuters. The Green Line will run 180 daily services, with trains every 8 minutes during peak hours and 10–15 minutes otherwise. 

A historic Moment for #Kolkata!
The #MetroRailway, Kolkata now connects #Howrah – #Esplanade – #Sealdah, bringing the city closer than ever.

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— Metro Railway Kolkata (@metrorailwaykol) August 19, 2025

Operating hours will be from 6:35 AM to 9:40 PM, including Sundays. Ticket pricing is affordable, starting at just ₹5 and maxing out at ₹30 for the full route. This metro line is expected to drastically reduce travel time between Howrah and Salt Lake from over an hour to around 27 minutes, while enhancing the city’s urban mobility infrastructure.

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Kolkata Metro Green Line Route, Stations & Timings

Kolkata Metro Green Line Station List

1. Sector V
   
2. Karunamoyee
   
3. Central Park
   
4. City Centre
   
5. Bengal Chemical
   
6. Salt Lake Stadium
   
7. Phoolbagan
   
8. Sealdah
   
9. Esplanade
   
10. Mahakaran
    
11. Howrah
    
12. Howrah Maidan
    

Note: A few additional stations such as Subhas Sarobar, BE College, and others are under development for future expansion.

Fare Chart

• First underwater metro tunnel in India, connecting the twin cities of Kolkata and Howrah beneath the Hooghly River.
  
• Shortest travel time from Sector V to Howrah Maidan: approx. 27 minutes.
  
• Eco-friendly rolling stock and state-of-the-art signaling systems (CBTC).
  
• Interconnectivity with the Blue Line at Esplanade and major railway terminals at Sealdah and Howrah.
  
• Affordable fares catering to all income groups.
  
• Enhanced accessibility, with modern lifts, escalators, and security surveillance at all stations.
  

The full commissioning of the Kolkata East-West Metro Green Line marks a transformative moment for the city’s transit infrastructure. This corridor is more than just a transportation route, it represents technological innovation, connectivity, and a step toward a more sustainable and inclusive future for Kolkata.