Kolkata Metro Line 1

GPTKB entity

Statements (59)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf railway station
gptkbp:accessibility Wheelchair accessible
gptkbp:annualRidership approximately 700,000
gptkbp:communicationEquipment Automatic train control
gptkbp:communityEngagement Public consultations
gptkbp:communityFeedback Generally positive
gptkbp:communityImpact Improved access to jobs
gptkbp:connects Kolkata Maidan
Dakhineswar
gptkbp:constructionMaterial Reinforced concrete
₹ 1,050 crore
gptkbp:constructionStarted 1972
gptkbp:culturalSignificance Symbol_of_modern_Kolkata
gptkbp:currentStatus Kolkata Maidan
gptkbp:electrification 25 kV AC
gptkbp:emergencyServices Available
Regular drills
gptkbp:environmentalImpact Reduced traffic congestion
Compliant with regulations
gptkbp:fareSystem Distance-based fare
gptkbp:firstAwarded gptkb:India
gptkbp:futurePlans Yes
Expansion to new areas
Sustainable urban transport
Funding and expansion
gptkbp:governs gptkb:Indian_Railways
gptkbp:historicalSignificance First underground metro in India
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Kolkata Metro Line 1
gptkbp:integration Bus services
gptkbp:isUpdatedBy 2023-10-01
gptkbp:length 16.45 km
gptkbp:localEconomy Boosted local businesses
gptkbp:locatedIn Kolkata
gptkbp:maintenanceFee Kolkata
gptkbp:nextStation Dakhineswar
gptkbp:numberOfStations 24
gptkbp:openedIn October 24, 1984
gptkbp:operatedBy gptkb:Kolkata_Metro_Rail_Corporation
gptkbp:originalNetwork Kolkata_Metro_system
gptkbp:partnerships Public-private partnerships
gptkbp:partOf Kolkata_Urban_Transport_Plan
gptkbp:passengerCapacity 2000 passengers per train
gptkbp:previousName gptkb:Kolkata_Metro
gptkbp:project 12 years
gptkbp:publicTransport Mass transit
gptkbp:rollingStock Metro_trains
gptkbp:safetyFeatures CCTV surveillance
Generally safe
gptkbp:services 5-10 minutes
gptkbp:serviceStartDate 1984-10-24
gptkbp:serviceType Rapid transit
gptkbp:speed 40 km/h
gptkbp:stations Modern architecture
Underground_and_elevated
gptkbp:sustainability Energy-efficient systems
gptkbp:technology Smart signaling
gptkbp:ticketingSystem Smart card system
gptkbp:track 1435 mm
gptkbp:training 6-8 cars