Kolkata's metro network is expanding rapidly, with plans to cover the entire city. The existing Howrah-Esplanade line is operational, and construction is underway on the Howrah-Sector Five route. The upcoming expansion of the Orange line from Kabi Subhash to the airport, a 29 km stretch, is receiving significant funding from...
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the central budget. This funding will accelerate the project and is expected to allow for passenger service to reach Sector Five by March-April 2024. The Orange line currently runs from Kabi Subhash to Ruby, and passenger service has been approved for the 4.5 km section from Ruby to Metropolitan. The central budget has allocated a record 1791 crore rupees to the Orange line, prompting an increase in the scope of the project. Instead of just extending to Metropolitan, the Orange line is now planned to reach Salt Lake Sector Five, covering an 8 km stretch. This expansion is expected to drastically improve Kolkata's public transportation infrastructure, offering convenient connectivity to Salt Lake, central Kolkata, and Howrah.