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Updated the article
This article and the related articles like routes, stations etc. were outdated. So I updated them, based on the official website of- If u have any issues regarding the edits and update, lets have a talk in my talkpage. Saha ( talk ) 17:27, 17 June 2019 (UTC)
 * Metro Railway, Kolkata https://mtp.indianrailways.gov.in
 * Kolkata Metro Rail Corporation Limited http://www.kmrc.in

Discussion regarding the Line Colours
As per the articles on the lines, the colour schemes are-
 * Line 1 - NAVY
 * Line 2 - RED
 * Line 3 - YELLOW
 * Line 4 - ORANGE
 * Line 5 - PINK
 * Line 6 - GREEN

Recently I came across this official map (https://mtp.indianrailways.gov.in/uploads/files/1504000368490-System%20Map%20of%20Metro%20Railway_31_03_2017.jpg), where the colour scheme is different.
 * Line 1 - NAVY
 * Line 2 - GREEN
 * Line 3 - VIOLET
 * Line 4 - RED
 * Line 5 - Pink
 * Line 6 - ORANGE

Since till now, no colour coding system exits, we can either keep the current one, or update according to the official map. I have put this here, so that the editors can have a discussion. Saha ( talk ) 07:04, 19 June 2019 (UTC)


 * Thanks, Saha for informing. I have already corrected those route colors as much as possible.

editors of kolkata metro
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Confused
Could you tell me why you removed my diagram？If there are any errors in this diagram, please tell me. Thanks. -Painjet (talk) 16:19, 22 March 2020 (UTC)
 * , hi 1) the map was incorrect. some stations aren't operational, but was included 2) operational map was given in the evolution of kolkata metro map.  ❯❯❯  S A H A   17:32, 22 March 2020 (UTC)
 * Ok, I got it, thanks. The evolution of kolkata metro map is a gif file. I do not think it is intuitive for readers. Obviously, the svg or png is more suitable.-Painjet (talk) 06:41, 23 March 2020 (UTC)
 * , remove dakshineshwar, baranagar and phoolbagan from the map. also remove the heading.  ❯❯❯  S A H A   07:54, 23 March 2020 (UTC)
 * , Ok.Painjet (talk) 08:00, 23 March 2020 (UTC)
 * It is certainly better to show operational map in the infobox, not the map with uc/planned lines. Jklamo (talk) 08:38, 23 March 2020 (UTC)

Possible suggestions
Here is a list of suggestions I have for this page.
 * Expand the lead section (the very top) a bit, to 3 paragraphs at the very least. Possibly have the second paragraph talk about history and the third paragraph talk about operations, fares, etc. But don't make it too long. ✅
 * Per WP:CITELEAD, citations aren't really needed in the lead section if they are also used elsewhere. ✅
 * In "History", clarify what independence is. Indian independence? ✅
 * Use convert to convert km to miles where applicable. ✅
 * Avoid using terms like "crore" per MOS:CRORE, unless you link them or provide a clarification. ✅
 * By 2011-12, the Railway Ministry announced plans for the construction of five new metro lines and an extension of the existing North-South corridor. - what is the status of this? ✅
 * For the "Network" section, should it be part of the "Lines" section? Also, these tables need more sources, particularly for track gauge and length. ✅

More later. epicgenius (talk) 17:56, 27 May 2020 (UTC)
 * the lines mentioned in the 6th point (2011-12) are the same 5 lines mentioned in the network. (line 2, 3, 4, 5, 6)
 * the 7th point 'network section', is similar to Delhi Metro. In that article also, network and lines are different. and I also think it is better, otherwise, further sub-headings will be required for the line names, which won't look good...
 * now regarding the WP:CITELEAD, the citations aren't used elsewhere, so better keep them.  ❯❯❯  S A H A   14:56, 28 May 2020 (UTC)
 * Alright, I will respond to these one by one.
 * the lines mentioned in the 6th point (2011-12) are the same 5 lines mentioned in the network. (line 2, 3, 4, 5, 6) - in this case, you can have a link to the section below, in "network". ✅
 * I see your point about keeping "network" separate.
 * the citations aren't used elsewhere, so better keep them - preferably, the citations should be used somewhere else in the article.
 * Also:
 * Sentences like It has a combination of elevated, ground-level and underground lines - in these cases, you might mean "tracks". ✅
 * Use TrackGauge for track gauges. E.g. instead of, use  . ✅
 * Relatively minor information, such as signal upgrades and the stations in metro extensions, should usually be moved to the respective articles about the lines.
 * Kolkata Metro is the busiest metro system in India based on passengers carried per service. Each service carries an average of 2,465 people, while Delhi carries 1,111. - this isn't usually a metric used to measure ridership.
 * Platform lengths, and the fact that certain stations have island or side platforms, are usually not important and can be removed.
 * More later. epicgenius (talk) 15:04, 28 May 2020 (UTC)
 * this isn't usually a metric used to measure ridership - ya. i know. but, on the basis of per km or per service, it tops. so I mentioned.
 * this case, you can have a link to the section below, in "network" - linked them.
 * preferably, the citations should be used somewhere else in the article - removed all except one. couldn't shift it anywhere.
 * signal upgrades - keeping this, since it is the only system in India to have this.  ❯❯❯  S A H A   18:08, 30 May 2020 (UTC)
 * OK, here are more comments.
 * Further expansions - can you note which ones are now underway, which ones have been confirmed, and which have not been confirmed/are canceled, if any?
 * 55 – 60 km/h - use the convert template ✅
 * Navigation information is available on Google Maps. - is this noteworthy? Seems to be quite common.
 * Are "Tokens" and "Smart Card" supposed to be subsections of "Fares"? {{done}
 * Durga Puja special services - can you summarize what Durga Puja is, in a single sentence? What is pandal-hopping? ✅
 * What is lac? Seems to fall under WP:CRORE ✅
 * The newly inaugurated Line 2 - as of when?
 * Since the electrification of Kolkata metro is of the 3rd Rail - "since the Kolkata metro uses third-rail electrification". There are more minor grammar errors like these, but I think a copy-editor will pick them up.
 * These are my final comments so far. epicgenius (talk) 19:13, 3 June 2020 (UTC)
 * Further expansions- no progress regarding that. those are surveyed and planned since the existing lines aren't complete yet, the govt decided not to sanction any new.
 * Navigation information is available on Google Maps- in India, the feature is new. also for other modes of transport. and found this in the Delhi metro too.
 * The newly inaugurated Line 2- 13 Feb, 2020. just after a month, lockdown happened, and that's why very less ridership. and it's too low w.r.t. to Line 1, so mentioned "new"  ❯❯❯  S A H A   19:23, 3 June 2020 (UTC)
 * Further expansions- no progress regarding that. those are surveyed and planned since the existing lines aren't complete yet, the govt decided not to sanction any new.
 * Navigation information is available on Google Maps- in India, the feature is new. also for other modes of transport. and found this in the Delhi metro too.
 * The newly inaugurated Line 2- 13 Feb, 2020. just after a month, lockdown happened, and that's why very less ridership. and it's too low w.r.t. to Line 1, so mentioned "new"  ❯❯❯  S A H A   19:23, 3 June 2020 (UTC)

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