PM Modi to Inaugurate Delhi Metro Corridors and Launch Phase-V Expansion Projects
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to inaugurate two significant Delhi Metro corridors and lay the foundation stone for three new corridors under the Phase-V (A) expansion on March 8. The announcement was made by Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Thursday, highlighting the transformative impact of these projects on the national capital.
Details of the Inaugurated Corridors
The two corridors to be inaugurated include the Majlis Park to Maujpur-Babarpur section on the pink line and the Deepali Chowk to Majlis Park section on the magenta line. These additions are part of a broader initiative costing over Rs 18,300 crore, aimed at enhancing public transport and reducing vehicular pollution in Delhi.
Majlis Park to Maujpur-Babarpur Corridor: This 12.3-kilometre elevated section features eight stations, extending the existing Majlis Park–Shiv Vihar pink line to a total length of 71.5 kilometres. This expansion will establish Delhi as home to India's first fully operational Ring Metro. Stations on this corridor include Majlis Park, Burari, Jharoda Majra, Jagatpur-Wazirabad, Soorghat, Nanaksar-Sonia Vihar, Khajuri Khas, Bhajanpura, Yamuna Vihar, and Maujpur-Babarpur.
Deepali Chowk to Majlis Park Corridor: Spanning 9.92 kilometres with seven elevated stations, this corridor extends the magenta line from Botanical Garden–Krishna Park Extension. Upon completion, the line's total length will increase to approximately 49 kilometres. Stations include Deepali Chowk, Madhuban Chowk, Uttar Pitampura-Prashant Vihar, Haiderpur Village, Haiderpur Badli Mor, Bhalswa, and Majlis Park.
Engineering Feats and Infrastructure Highlights
Chief Minister Gupta emphasized the engineering achievements of these projects. The Deepali Chowk–Majlis Park corridor reaches a height of about 28.36 metres, making it one of the highest elevated sections in the Delhi Metro network. Additionally, the Majlis Park–Maujpur-Babarpur corridor required the construction of a new bridge over the Yamuna River, featuring a double-decker viaduct that integrates a metro track and a flyover. This bridge marks the fifth Delhi Metro bridge across the Yamuna.
Phase-V (A) Expansion Projects
The foundation stone will be laid for three new corridors under Delhi Metro's Phase-V (A) expansion:
- Central Vista Corridor: A 9.91-kilometre underground stretch from Ramakrishna Ashram Marg to Indraprastha, with nine stations providing access to key landmarks such as Kartavya Bhavan, Bharat Mandapam, and the Yuge-Yugeen Bharat Museum.
- Golden Line Extensions: Two extensions include a 2.26-kilometre underground section from Aerocity to Indira Gandhi Airport Terminal-1 and a 3.9-kilometre elevated corridor from Tughlakabad to Kalindi Kunj, with stations at Sarita Vihar Depot, Madanpur Khadar, and Kalindi Kunj.
Benefits for NCR Residents
These projects are expected to significantly benefit residents across the National Capital Region (NCR). For instance, commuters from Faridabad and Ballabhgarh will be able to reach Tughlakabad via the violet line and travel directly to IGI Airport Terminal-1. Similarly, passengers from Noida can access Kalindi Kunj through the magenta line, facilitating convenient travel to the airport and various parts of south Delhi via the golden line.
Chief Minister Gupta stated, "These initiatives will play an important role in transforming the national capital into a truly Viksit Delhi. The expansion of the metro network will improve public transport, make daily travel easier for citizens, reduce the number of vehicles on the roads, and help control pollution." The inauguration programme will be held at DDA Utsav Sthal-3, in front of Nirankari Mandal.
