March 13, 2024:Â The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi today approved two new corridors of Delhi Metro’s Phase-IV project which are expected to further improve the Metro connectivity in the national capital.Â
Newly approved sections
These two corridors include a 12.377-km section between Inderlok and Indraprastha and another 8.385-km stretch between Lajpat Nagar and Saket G Block. Together, these two lines will comprise of 20.762 km.
Inderlok-Indraprastha corridor
The Inderlok-Indraprastha corridor will be an extension of the Green Line and will provide interchange with the Red Line, the Yellow Line, the Airport Line, the Magenta Line, the Violet Line and the Blue Line. The Inderlok-Indraprastha Line will provide enhanced connectivity to the Bahadurgarh region of Haryana as commuters from these areas will be able to travel on the Green Line to directly reach Indraprastha as well as various other areas of central and east Delhi.
Lajpat Nagar-Saket G Block corridor
The Lajpat Nagar-Saket G Block corridor will connect the Silver line, the Magenta line, the Pink line and the Violet Line. The Lajpat Nagar-Saket G Block corridor will be entirely elevated and will have eight stations. The Inderlok-Indraprastha corridor will have 11.349 km of underground lines and 1.028 km of elevated lines comprising of 10 stations.
Interchange stations
Eight new interchange stations will come up on these corridors at Inderlok, Nabi Karim, New Delhi, Delhi Gate, Indraprastha, Lajpat Nagar, Chirag Dilli and Saket G-Block. These stations will significantly improve the interconnectivity among all the operational lines of the Delhi Metro network.Â
Project cost and funding
Total project cost of these two corridors of Delhi Metro’s Phase-IV project is Rs 8,399 crore, which will be sourced from the Centre, the government of Delhi and international funding agencies.
Delhi Metro expansion
The Delhi Metro is already constructing a network of 65 kilometre as part of its fourth phase of expansion. These new corridors are expected to be completed by March 2026 in stages. At present, the DMRC operates a network of 391 km, consisting of 286 stations. The Delhi Metro is now one of the fastest growing Metro networks in the world.
The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation Limited (DMRC) has already started the pre-bid activities and preparation of tender documents.
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