Kolkata Metro Line 5 Explained



Color:b82880
Type:Rapid transit
System:Kolkata Metro
Status:Planned but Construction not started
Locale: Greater Kolkata
Start:Baranagar (south)
End:Barrackpore (north)
Stations:11
Owner:Metro Railway, Kolkata
Operator:Metro Railway, Kolkata
Character:Elevated
Depot:Noapara Depot
Linelength:12.5km (07.8miles)[1]
Tracks:2
Gauge: broad gauge
Electrification:750 V DC[2] using third rail
Speed:80 km/h (designed)
Website:https://mtp.indianrailways.gov.in

The Baranagar to Barrackpore, metro corridor (Line 5)[1] in North 24 Parganas, is another line of Kolkata Metro, in Indian state of West Bengal. It was sanctioned in 2009, at a cost of Rs.2070 crore,[3] to enable a quicker commute from the northern suburbs to Kolkata, via North Kolkata.

Route

Stations (South to North)

The stations in this line are:[4]

Line 5 (Pink Line)
No.Station NameLocationPhaseOpeningConnectionsLayoutPlatform typeCoordinatesNotes
EnglishBengali
1BaranagarবরাহনগরBaranagar122 February 2021ElevatedSideAlso known as Dunlop Crossing
2Krishna Kaliকৃষ্ণ কলিKamarhatiPlanned
3Acharya Prafulla Chandraআচার্য প্রফুল্ল চন্দ্রAgarpara
4Gandhi Ashramগান্ধী আশ্রমSodepur
5Sarat Chandraশরৎ চন্দ্রPanihati
6Subhas Nagarসুভাষ নগরSubhas NagarAlso known as Sukchar
7Rishi Bankimঋষি বঙ্কিমKhardaha
8Dr. Rajendra Prasadড. রাজেন্দ্র প্রসাদTata GateAlso known as Vivek Nagar
9Shah Nawaz Khanশাহ নওয়াজ খানTitagarh
10Anukul Thakurঅনুকূল ঠাকুরTalpukur
11Mangal Pandeyমঙ্গল পাণ্ডেBarrackpore Barrackpore

Proposed realignment

State government proposed for realigning the line via Kalyani Expressway, instead of B.T. Road, due to the presence of arterial water pipelines, that supply water to the city, below BT Road. The construction might create huge traffic jam along the road and also damage the water pipelines, which will cutoff the city's water supply. This will increase the length to . https://www.hindustantimes.com/kolkata/fate-of-baranagar-barrackpore-metro-hinges-on-kmc-clearance/story-AfNEV1Tue6EQvqsjF1w71O.html.[5] This proposal is not feasible as fresh sanctioned from rail way board was required . It would provide the eassy movement to the residents near by BT Road which is huge traffic congesent . There are 6 nos pipe lines of 64'', 72'', 42'',60'' 48'' & 62'' diameter have been laid in the year 2012, 1957-61, 1868-84, 1922-36, 1888-93 1971-96 respectively. Arrangement of pipe lines are east to west sidesunder BT road. ROW of BT Road is average 40-42 m. KMC'S Engineers views that constructions of central pier system metro stations like others metro cities is possible. on diverting the flow of existing 48'', 60'', & 42'' pipelines on laying one by one new pipe line.

Accordingly Project implemeting agency RVNL has submitted the revised sequence of construction as under .

1. Laying an additional 60 inches diameter pipe line between Baranagar (Dunlop Bridge) to Barrackpore (Chiriamore) and installation of connection of newly laid 60 inch diameter (MS welded pipe line by Micro Tunneling Method) with existing old 60 inch diameter pipe line and existing 48 inch diameter old pipe line by means of butterfly valve arrangement after taking shut down in stages to suit the site requirements.

2. On diverting flow of existing 48 inches pipeline through the newly laid 60 inches pipe line, the work along this pipe line (Casting of pile and realignment of 48 inches pipe line by DI pipe) will be taken up.

3. On completing the mentioned work along existing 48 inches pipeline,  the flow of this pipe line will be restored as earlier and the flow of existing   60 inches pipeline will be diverted through the newly laid 60 inches diameter pipe line to defunct this pipe line. The casting of pipe, pile cap and other structural work will be taken up along this 60 inches diameter pipeline on defunct condition without disturbing the 42 inch diameter pipe line as it is not infringing / influencing Metro construction and installation. It is also proposed that the entire work will be done in two phase ie. 1st phase Baranagar to Gandhi Ashram Metro station and 2nd phase remaining portion.

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: New System Map of Kolkata Metro .
  2. http://www.railwaygazette.com/news/urban/single-view/view/caf-to-supply-kolkata-metro-trains.html CAF to supply Kolkata metro trains
  3. Web site: Metro: Metro iffy about state’s Barrackpore route plan Kolkata News - Times of India. Bandyopadhyay. Krishnendu. May 16, 2018. The Times of India. en. 2020-02-28.
  4. Web site: Metro Railway Kolkata / Indian Railways Portal . 2024-03-07 . mtp.indianrailways.gov.in.
  5. Web site: Barrackpore Metro 'detour' to Kalyani. www.telegraphindia.com. en. 2020-02-28.