The Kolkata Metro Railway is all set for a significant expansion in the city with three new lines

ready for the public on and from March 15, 2024. Notably, Prime Minister Narendra
Modi inaugurated metro operations at Kavi Subhash, Majerhat, and Esplanade stations on
March 6. This new addition of routes marks a major milestone for the city's public
transportation system, offering residents a faster, more convenient, and eco-friendly way to
travel.
Key Business Hubs connected by Green Line
The most eagerly-awaited addition is the Howrah Maidan-Esplanade stretch of the Green Line.
This route has the unique distinction of being India's first underwater metro service connecting
the crucial business districts of Howrah and Sealdah. Regular services will begin on March 15
with first trains departing simultaneously at 7:00 am from both stations. The last trains will
depart at 9:45 pm, offering a significant travel window for commuters. Sundays will be
designated no-service days on the route.
East Kolkata gets section of Orange Line

This pertains to the Kavi Subhash to Hemanta Mukhopadhyay section of the Orange Line. This
line will cater to those travelling between these two stations with services starting on March
15. The first trains will depart at 9:00 am from both stations, and the last trains will run until
4:40 pm. The Orange Line will not operate on weekends, that is, Saturdays and Sundays.
Purple Line for Southern Suburbs
The Kolkata Metro's reach will extend further south with the inauguration of commercial
services on the Joka to Majerhat stretch of the Purple Line. Passengers can look forward to
quicker commute between these stations starting March 15. The first trains will depart at 8:30
am from both Joka and Majerhat, and the last trains would run until 3:35 pm. Like the Orange
Line, the Purple Line will not be operational on Saturdays and Sundays.