{"id":5446,"date":"2025-08-03T12:10:22","date_gmt":"2025-08-03T12:10:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/railtravels.org\/?p=5446"},"modified":"2025-08-03T12:10:22","modified_gmt":"2025-08-03T12:10:22","slug":"kolkata-east-west-metro-fare","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.reilsolar.com\/train\/kolkata-east-west-metro-fare\/","title":{"rendered":"Kolkata East West Metro Fare"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Kolkata East West Metro Fare<\/strong><\/p>\n

Fare Chart for East West Metro<\/strong><\/p>\n

RAILWAY MINISTER INAUGURATES PHASE-I OF EAST-WEST METRO, DREAM PROJECT STARTS ROLLING<\/strong><\/p>\n

East-West Metro, the Dream Project of the \u201cCity of Joy\u201d became a reality.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Shri Piyush Goyal,<\/strong>\u00a0Minister of Railways and Commerce & Industry inaugurated the Phase-I of East-West Metro on 13th February 2020. Both Shri Goyal and Shri Babul Supriyo, Minister of State for Environment, Forest and Climate Change flagged off the maiden run in a function at Salt Lake Sector-V station. In his address, Shri Goyal announced that within the next three to four months, services of East-West Metro will be extended upto Phoolbagan and the people of Kolkata will be immensely benefited during the coming Durga Puja.<\/p>\n

He also expressed hope that within the next two years, the entire stretch from Howrah Maidan to Salt Lake Sector-V will be completed. Central Government is determined to complete all the ongoing Metro projects of Kolkata within the shortest possible time. He has further reassured that if land is made available and encroachments are removed then funds won\u2019t be a constraint for implementing any Railway project.<\/p>\n

Shri Babul Supriyo expressed his hope that in the coming days the East-West Metro will be popular and commuters will enjoy East-West Metro ride. He also thanked the ground level workers for making this project a reality.<\/p>\n

Shri Manoj Joshi, General Manager, Metro Railway, Shri Suneet Sharma, General Manager, Eastern Railway, Shri Sanjoy Kumar Mohanty, General Manager, South Eastern Railway, Shri Manas Sarkar, Managing Director, KMRCL and Mesayuki Taga, Consul General of Japan were also present during this programme.<\/p>\n

At present, the journey of East-West Metro will be 5.3 kms from Salt Lake Sector-V to Salt Lake Stadium covering six (06) stations namely Sector-V, Karunamayee, Central Park, City Center, Bengal Chemical and Salt Lake Stadium.<\/p>\n

Total length of this project is 16.5 kms. which will connect Howrah on the West bank of the river Hooghly with Salt Lake City on its East bank.<\/p>\n

Shri Goyal and Shri Babul Supriyo also took a ride from Salt Lake Sector-V to City Centre on the first Metro.<\/p>\n

Commercial Services:<\/strong> -Commercial Service in this section will commence from 14th February, 2025 (14.02.2025). At present, 74 services (37 UP + 37 DN) will run on Weekdays and Saturdays. However, 50 services (25 UP + 25 DN) will run on Sundays.<\/p>\n

Time Schedule:<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 The first and the last service in this route will start at 08:00 hrs. and 20:00 hrs. respectively from both ends i.e. Salt Lake Sector-V and Salt Lake Stadium on Weekdays and Saturdays.<\/p>\n

However, on Sundays, the first and the last service will commence at 12:00 hrs. and 20:00 hrs. from the both ends.<\/p>\n

Ticketing System<\/strong>: \u2013 AFC-PC Gate, Smart Card and Smart Token as in the North-South Metro.<\/p>\n

Fare Chart:-<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Distance<\/strong><\/td>\nFare<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
0 \u2013 2 km<\/strong><\/td>\nRs.5<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
02 \u2013 05 km<\/strong><\/td>\nRs. 10<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
05 \u2013 10 km<\/strong><\/td>\nRs. 20<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
10 \u2013 16.5 km<\/strong><\/td>\nRs. 30<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Tourist Card Facilities<\/strong><\/p>\n

FARE<\/strong><\/p>\n

3 days-Rs. 250<\/p>\n

5 days-Rs. 550<\/p>\n

Student concession-60%<\/p>\n

SPECIAL FEATURES FOR THE FIRST TIME<\/strong><\/p>\n

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  • Platform Screen Doors at all stations.<\/li>\n
  • Communication Based Train Control System (CBTC) is the latest state-of-the-art signalling system which will ensure the safe passage of trains and optimizes the line capacity.<\/li>\n
  • Toilets and designated seating arrangements for Divyang.<\/li>\n
  • Sockets for Mobile and Laptop chargers inside each coach.<\/li>\n
  • Ramps for emergency evacuation from all coaches.<\/li>\n
  • Emergency announcements from Operation Control Centre will be heard inside the coach.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    SAFETY AND SECURITY MEASURES:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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    • CCTV cameras inside and outside the coaches for safety of passengers with remote real time monitoring from Operation Control Centre (OCC) as well as from the Motorman\u2019s cab.<\/li>\n
    • One fire extinguisher is kept in each coach for use during any onboard fire emergency.<\/li>\n
    • Heat\/smoke and toxicity detectors inside each coach as part of fire detection system.<\/li>\n
    • Integrated Station Management System has been provided with fire alert and emergency activation facilities.<\/li>\n
    • Baggage Scanners and Door Frame Metal Detectors at all stations.<\/li>\n
    • Security Monitoring Room on each platform.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      Here\u2019s the updated fare structure for the Kolkata Metro East\u2013West Metro<\/strong> (also known as the Green Line), connecting Howrah Maidan<\/strong> (West bank) to Salt Lake Sector\u202fV<\/strong> (East bank):<\/p>\n

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      \ud83d\udee4\ufe0f East\u2013West Metro (Green Line) Fare Chart<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
      Distance Traveled<\/th>\nFare in \u20b9<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
      0 \u2013 2\u202fkm<\/td>\n\u20b9\u202f5<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      2.1 \u2013 5\u202fkm<\/td>\n\u20b9\u202f10<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      5.1 \u2013 10\u202fkm<\/td>\n\u20b9\u202f20<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      10.1 \u2013 16.5\u202fkm<\/td>\n\u20b9\u202f30<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n
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      • Total end-to-end distance: ~16.5\u202fkm (Howrah Maidan \u2192 Sector\u202fV)<\/li>\n
      • Maximum fare capped at \u20b9\u202f30<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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        \ud83c\udf9f Ticketing Options & Concessions<\/h2>\n
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        • Smart Tokens, Smart Cards, and AFC QR tickets<\/strong> are accepted.\n
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          • Tokens (discontinued at counters as of January 2025) replaced by QR code tickets.<\/li>\n
          • Smart Cards are reusable and interoperable across Blue\/Green Lines.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
          • Tourist Smart Cards<\/strong> available:\n
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            • \u20b9\u202f250 (3-day)<\/li>\n
            • \u20b9\u202f550 (5-day)<\/li>\n
            • Offer unlimited rides under all lines and include refundable deposit.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
            • Student concession<\/strong>: 60% discount on fares.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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              \ud83d\udece\ufe0f Ridership & Service Experience<\/h2>\n
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              • Fares for East\u2013West Metro are among the lowest in India<\/strong>, with maximum fare limited to \u20b9\u202f30.\n
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                • Despite shorter station distances and cheaper rates than the North\u2013South (Blue) Line, demand remains high.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
                • Frequency (East\u2013West combined with Blue+Orange lines) runs between 12\u201320 minutes<\/strong> off-peak and drops to 5\u201315 minutes<\/strong> during peak hours.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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                  \u2705 Usage Notes<\/h2>\n
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                  • For shorter intra-stretch commutes (e.g., Salt Lake Sector\u202fV \u2192 Central Park) the \u20b9\u202f10 fare applies.<\/li>\n
                  • Covering the full line (e.g., Howrah Maidan \u2192 Sector\u202fV) uses maximum fare of \u20b9\u202f30.<\/li>\n
                  • Tourist card holders save significantly if making multiple rides over several days<\/strong>.<\/li>\n
                  • Ensure you evaluate if Smart Card top-up or QR tokens suit you for single or round daily travel.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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                    Would you like details on:<\/p>\n

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                    • Fare options for the Orange Line<\/strong> or Blue Line<\/strong>?<\/li>\n
                    • Zone-wise fares or smart card monthly passes?<\/li>\n
                    • Which Metro card or ticket option suits your travel pattern best?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                      Let me know\u2014happy to guide further!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

                      Kolkata East West Metro Fare Fare Chart for East West Metro RAILWAY MINISTER INAUGURATES PHASE-I OF EAST-WEST METRO, DREAM PROJECT STARTS ROLLING East-West Metro, the Dream Project of the \u201cCity of Joy\u201d became a reality. Shri Piyush Goyal,\u00a0Minister of Railways and Commerce & Industry inaugurated the Phase-I of East-West Metro on 13th February 2020. Both […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":102,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[88],"tags":[87],"class_list":["post-5446","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-metro-rail","tag-metro-rail"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.reilsolar.com\/train\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5446","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.reilsolar.com\/train\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.reilsolar.com\/train\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.reilsolar.com\/train\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/102"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.reilsolar.com\/train\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=5446"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.reilsolar.com\/train\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5446\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.reilsolar.com\/train\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=5446"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.reilsolar.com\/train\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=5446"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.reilsolar.com\/train\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=5446"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}