NEW DELHI: Delhi is set for another major Metro expansion, with Chief Minister Rekha Gupta likely to announce Phase V (b), a 97-kilometer extension comprising seven corridors and 65 stations. This ambitious project aims to take the Metro network deeper into outer city areas, enhancing connectivity for numerous localities.
Key Corridors and Connectivity
The new lines will connect Najafgarh to Nangloi, Central Secretariat to Kishangarh, and extend the network from Samaypur Badli to Narela, bringing the far north onto the Metro map. Other corridors include Kirti Nagar-Palam, Jor Bagh-Mithapur, Shastri Park-Mayur Vihar Phase III, and Keshavpuram-Rohini Sector 34, improving links across west, south, and east Delhi. The project, currently at the planning stage, is set to improve connectivity of localities such as Najafgarh, Narela, Badarpur, Kondli, Geeta Colony, and Gandhi Nagar market, among others.
Project Cost and Benefits
CM Gupta described the expansion as an "ambitious plan" that will significantly widen the city's rapid transit network. She stated that the corridors under Phase V (b) will connect several densely populated areas to the Metro grid, offering commuters a faster, safer, and more convenient travel option. "The total estimated cost of the project stands at Rs 48,204.56 crore. Of this, the first six corridors account for Rs 43,335 crore, while the seventh corridor is pegged at Rs 4,869.56 crore. The expansion will improve last-mile connectivity, reduce travel time, and promote a more sustainable mode of transport. This project will play a key role in ensuring balanced and inclusive urban development across Delhi," she added.
Detailed Corridor Information
Corridor 1: Dhansa Bus Stand-Nangloi - This 11.9-kilometer fully elevated, independent corridor will have nine stations. It will connect areas such as Naresh Park Extension, Ranhola, Bakkarwala, Baprola, Dichaon Kalan, and Najafgarh Extension. Interchange facilities will be available at Nangloi (Green Line) and Dhansa Bus Stand (Grey Line).
Corridor 2: Central Secretariat-Kishangarh - This 15.9-kilometer corridor will have a major underground portion (13.7 km) and include 10 stations (nine underground, one elevated). It will connect key locations such as New Moti Bagh GPRA colonies, RK Puram Sectors 1 and 7, Jawaharlal Nehru University, and the Prime Ministers' Museum. Interchanges will be available at Central Secretariat (Violet, Yellow, and Magenta lines), Moti Bagh (Pink Line), RK Puram (Magenta Line), and Kishangarh (Golden Line).
Corridor 3: Samaypur Badli-Narela - This 12.9-kilometer fully elevated corridor will extend the existing Line-2 from Samaypur Badli to Narela DDA Sports Complex. It will include eight stations, with interchange facilities at Siraspur (Yellow Line) and Narela DDA Sports Complex (Red Line).
Corridor 4: Kirti Nagar-Palam - This 9.9-kilometer corridor will extend Line-5 to Palam, with both underground (8.4 km) and elevated (1.6 km) sections. It will have six stations (five underground, one elevated), with interchange points at Mayapuri (Pink Line) and Palam (Magenta Line).
Corridor 5: Jor Bagh-Mithapur - This independent line will span nearly 17 kilometers with both underground and elevated sections, featuring 12 stations (seven underground). Interchange facilities will be available at Jor Bagh (Yellow Line), Lajpat Nagar (Violet and Pink lines), NSIC Okhla (Magenta Line), Jasola Apollo (Violet Line), and Madanpur Khadar (Golden Line extension).
Corridor 6: Shastri Park-Mayur Vihar Phase III - This 13.2-kilometer independent line will include a 9-kilometer underground section, with eight stations in total. Interchange points will include Shastri Park (Red Line), Nirman Vihar (Blue Line), and Trilokpuri (Pink Line).
Corridor 7: Keshavpuram-Rohini Sector 34 - This fully elevated line of 16.3 kilometers will have 12 stations. Interchange facilities are planned at Keshavpuram (Red Line), North Pitampura (Pink Line), and Rohini Sector 34 (Red Line).
Implementation Timeline
CM Gupta stated that four of these corridors will be taken up as priority projects, with a completion target of 2029. The remaining three corridors will be developed in phases thereafter. She has directed the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation to prepare and submit revised detailed project reports separately for the priority and non-priority corridors.
