New Garia Airport Metro Kolkata is a project under Kolkata Metro Rail Corporation Ltd. (KMRCL). This metro has many other names including Orange Line, Kolkata Metro Line 6, New Town Metro, Airport Metro, and Bypass Metro. This line has a total projected ridership of over five lakhs daily. The rapid transit connects New Garia with Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport via other two satellite towns Salt Lake and New Town. This line is one of the important stretches of the metro in Kolkata as it connects the southern and eastern parts of the city with Kolkata Airport. The total distance of the metro line is 29.87 km.
This line had a project deadline of six years and was sanctioned by Mamta Banerjee in the budget of 2010-11. A total of Rs 3951.98 crore was devoted to this project to RVNL. The New Garia Airport is not operational yet and the work is still in progress. The work for this metro finally started on 14 February 2017 but it got delayed many times due to multiple issues. The names of the stations are after many eminent Bengali personalities. Read on to know more details, routes, timings of the stations, fare, and its impact on the real estate sector and how it has contributed to Kolkata’s economy.
See also:Â Joka Metro route: Kolkata Metro Purple Line, stations, fare, updates
New Garia Airport Metro Kolkata: Route
Here is a list of stations covered by the Orange Line metro in Kolkata.
| Station Name | Location | Interchange |
| Jai Hind/ Biman Bandar | NSCB International Airport | Yellow Line |
| VIP Road | Teghoria | Green Line |
| Chinar Park | New Town | |
| City Centre-2 | ||
| Mangaldeep | ||
| Eco Park | ||
| Mother’s Wax Museum | ||
| Shikha Tirtha | ||
| Biswa Bangla Convention Centre | ||
| Swapno Ghar | ||
| Nazrul Tirtha | ||
| Nabadiganta | Salt Lake | |
| Salt Lake Sector-V | Green Line | |
| Nalban | ||
| Gour Kishore Ghosh | ||
| Beleghata | Beleghata | |
| Barun Sengupta | Mathpukur/Dhapa | |
| Ritwik Ghatak | Uttar Panchanagram | |
| VIP Bazar | VIP Bazar | |
| Hemanta Mukhopadhyay | Ruby Crossing | |
| Kavi Sukanata | Kalikapur | |
| Jyotirinndra Nandi | Mukundapur | |
| Satyajit Ray | Hiland Park | |
| Kavi Subhash | New Garia | Blue Line |
New Garia Airport Metro Kolkata: Map
Source: Wikipedia
New Garia Airport Metro Kolkata: Fare
The aim of the New Garia Airport Metro in Kolkata is to ensure convenience for commuters. This line follows a single ticket system to travel from the Blue Line to the Orange Line. The fare charged from the commuters is between Rs 20 and Rs 45.
New Garia Airport Metro Kolkata: Impact on realty
The expected boost in real estate was positive as it improved the connectivity of people. The residential and commercial markets also see a boost when a metro line becomes operational. A more than five percent rise in the prices was seen in areas like Mukundapur, Kasba, and Kalikapur. The extension of this line also affects the other localities in Kolkata like Tangra, Beleghata, and Chingrighata. When the line becomes operational the employment hubs will be reached more efficiently and will witness an increase in demand for the residential spaces.
FAQs
When will New Garia Airport Metro become operational?
No official announcement and date has been declared yet.
Which metro station is New Garia?
The new Garia metro station is the Kavi Subhash metro station.
Which metro line is going from New Garia to the airport?
The orange line or Line 6 is the metro line going from New Garia to the airport.
Which metro is near Garia's main road?
Kabzi Nazrul is near to Garia main road.
Which metro route is the oldest in Kolkata?
The oldest metro route in Kolkata is from Bhawanipore to Esplanade which became operational in 1984.
What is Kolkata Metro 1?
Kolkata Metro 1 is the Blue Line also known as North-South Metro and is a rapid transit system.
Is there any underwater metro station in Kolkata?
Yes, there is an underwater station in Kolkata.
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