New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated two new Delhi Metro corridors Sunday, adding 12.3 kilometers to the Pink Line and 9.9 kilometers to the Magenta Line. These additions represent an investment exceeding Rs 18,300 crore, aiming to bolster public transit across the national capital. The Majlis Park–Maujpur-Babarpur section of the Pink Line, comprising eight elevated stations, now forms a complete ring, marking India's first fully operational 'Ring Metro'. This 72-kilometer loop connects various parts of Delhi, enhancing commuter convenience.
The Deepali Chowk–Majlis Park extension of the Magenta Line, also largely elevated, features seven stations. This development is part of a larger infrastructure push, with Modi also laying the foundation stone for three additional Delhi Metro routes under Phase V-A, covering approximately 16.10 kilometers. The total value of projects inaugurated and initiated on Sunday neared Rs 33,500 crore.
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CORRIDOR DETAILS UNVEILED
The Majlis Park–Maujpur-Babarpur corridor, a key component of the Pink Line's expansion, spans 12.3 kilometers and incorporates eight elevated stations. Its completion signifies a major step in creating a circular metro network within the city. This segment includes a new bridge over the Yamuna River and a unique double-decker structure accommodating both a metro line and a road flyover.
The Deepali Chowk–Majlis Park stretch, extending the Magenta Line by 9.9 kilometers, adds seven elevated stations. Notably, a portion of this corridor reaches an elevation of approximately 28.36 meters, making it one of the highest points in the Delhi Metro network.
FUTURE DEVELOPMENTS
Beyond the immediate inaugurations, the foundation stone was laid for three new corridors under Phase V-A of the metro expansion. These planned routes, totaling around 16.1 kilometers, are expected to further enhance connectivity to crucial locations within Delhi. Specific planned routes include:
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RK Ashram Marg to Indraprastha
Aerocity to Indira Gandhi Airport Terminal-1
Tughlakabad to Kalindi Kunj
INFRASTRUCTURE CONTEXT
The Metro inaugurations are part of a broader development agenda, with the Prime Minister also laying the foundation stone for projects worth Rs 15,200 crore related to the central government's General Pool Residential Accommodation (GPRA) redevelopment plan. These combined infrastructure efforts aim to reshape urban mobility and living conditions in the National Capital Region.