The proposed expansion of the Delhi Metro network includes two significant corridors, enhancing connectivity and accessibility across the capital city. The financial and structural details of these corridors provide insight into the scale and impact of this ambitious project.
Project Financials and Length:
- Total Project Cost: The combined cost for the development of the two corridors is estimated at Rs 8,399 crore. This investment is set to be financed through a collaborative effort involving the Union Government, the Delhi Government, and contributions from international funding agencies, ensuring a robust financial framework for the project’s execution.
- Corridor Length: The total length of these two new lines is 20.762 kilometers, extending the reach of the Delhi Metro network and facilitating efficient urban mobility across diverse parts of the city.
Detailed Corridor Descriptions:
- Inderlok – Indraprastha Corridor:
- Extension of the Green Line: This corridor is planned as an extension of the existing Green Line, integrating it further into the city’s metro network.
- Interchange Connectivity: It will offer interchange facilities with multiple metro lines, including the Red, Yellow, Airport, Magenta, Violet, and Blue Lines, significantly enhancing the network’s connectivity and offering passengers versatile transit options.
- Lajpat Nagar – Saket G Block Corridor:
- Strategic Urban Link: This line is strategically designed to connect key urban hubs, linking Lajpat Nagar with Saket G Block.
- Interline Connectivity: It will interlink with the Silver, Magenta, Pink, and Violet Lines, enabling seamless travel across various parts of Delhi and facilitating easy access to major commercial, residential, and recreational areas.
Tabular Representation of Corridor Details:
| Corridor | Total Length (km) | Connects | Interchange Lines |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inderlok – Indraprastha | 20.762 (Combined) | Extension of the Green Line | Red, Yellow, Airport, Magenta, Violet, Blue Lines |
| Lajpat Nagar- Saket G Block | – | Connects Lajpat Nagar with Saket G Block | Silver, Magenta, Pink, Violet Lines |
The new metro rail project will have 8 stations; to be completed by March 2029
Union Minister Anurag Thakur said, “Today two new metro corridors have been given permission, on which Rs 8400 crore will be spent. There will be about 8.4-kilometer metro line from Lajpat Nagar to Saket G Block. It will have eight stations. The second is from Inderlok to Indraprastha, this will be a metro line of about 12.4 kilometres. It will be completed by March 2029.
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