Kolkata Metro Purple Line Gets Major Boost as RVNL Finalizes Land Swap for Mominpur to Esplanade Stretch

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Wed, Nov 19, 01:55 AM IST

Major Breakthrough Clears Path for Kolkata Metro’s Purple Line Expansion

 

Kolkata’s long-awaited Purple Line (Joka–Park Street) project has received a significant boost with the resolution of a key land-related hurdle. Rail Vikas Nigam Limited (RVNL), the implementing agency of the project, has signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Consulate General of Nepal to exchange strategic land parcels required for the next phase of construction.

 

Why This Land Exchange Matters

 

The Purple Line currently runs an elevated stretch of 8 km from Joka to Majherhat. Beyond Mominpur, the corridor is designed to shift into a 5 km underground section until Esplanade, a critical part of the Metro network intended to directly connect South Kolkata to the city’s commercial hub.

 

However, construction of the underground ramp between Mominpur and Khidirpur had been delayed due to the need for specific land parcels owned by the Nepal Consulate.

 

The newly signed MoU resolves this issue.

 

What the Agreement Includes

 

As part of the land swap:

 

  • 409.53 sq. metres of land owned by the Consulate General of Nepal
  • Will be exchanged with
  • 526.34 sq. metres of adjoining land owned by Metro Railway authorities

 

This mutually beneficial arrangement paves the way for immediate progress on the ramp structure that marks the transition from elevated to underground tracks.

 

A Crucial Step for South Kolkata Connectivity

 

The Purple Line is expected to become one of the most important metro corridors for Kolkata. Once the Mominpur–Esplanade stretch is operational, residents from Joka, Behala, and Thakurpukur will finally get direct, fast, and uninterrupted access to central Kolkata.

 

This breakthrough not only brings the project back on track but also strengthens Kolkata’s ongoing mission to modernize and expand its urban transport infrastructure.

 

What This Means for Kolkata

 

  • Faster execution for the remaining underground section
  • Smoother commute from South Kolkata to Esplanade
  • Reduced traffic congestion along Diamond Harbour Road and central business areas
  • A major milestone in the city’s expanding metro network

 

Kolkata continues to move forward, one breakthrough at a time. The Purple Line is not just a metro corridor; it’s a lifeline that will redefine connectivity for thousands of daily commuters.

 

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