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India's oldest metro, opened 1984. Now 73km across 5 lines including an underwater crossing.
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Kolkata Metro Purple Line: Joka-Taratala Section Opens for Passenger Service
Project: Kolkata Metro Purple Line
The 6.5 km Joka to Taratala section of the Purple Line opened for revenue service today, adding 6 new stations to Kolkata metro network. Full extension to Esplanade expected by 2027.
Mar 7, 2026
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Kolkata Metro Orange Line Opens Howrah Maidan Underground Station
Project: Kolkata Metro Orange Line
Kolkata Metro inaugurated the Howrah Maidan underground station on the Orange Line (East-West Metro), becoming the first metro station under the Hooghly river. Service now runs from Howrah Maidan to Salt Lake Sector V.
Feb 15, 2026