The Delhi Metro Silver Line, now known as the Golden Metro line of the Delhi Metro network, is a 24-km section connecting Tughlakabad Station with Delhi Aerocity Metro Station on the Delhi Airport Express Line. The project is being developed under the Delhi Metro Phase-4 project.
The metro route will enable easy access for people commuting from south Delhi, Vasant Kunj, IGNOU, Mahipalpur, Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport’s terminal 3 and other areas.
The Silver line will also be connected with the Pink line and Magenta line of the Delhi Metro.
The DMRC has announced that the Silver Line, connecting Tughlakabad and Aerocity, will comprise 15 stops. Eleven of these stations will be underground while four stations will be elevated. The Tughlakabad station will have a depot connection with Vasant Kunj Sector-D station.
It is scheduled to be completed by March 2026. It is one of the three priority corridors under the Delhi Metro Phase 4 project. Janakpuri West to RK Ashram Marg and Majlis Park to Maujpur are the other priority corridors.
In January 2024, the DMRC decided to change the colour code of the Delhi Aerocity- Tughlakabad corridor from silver to golden to ensure better visibility and convenience for passengers. According to an official statement, the DMRC said the decision was taken since the golden colour can be displayed more prominently and clearly on the trains rather than silver, which tends to get mixed with the overall silvery texture of the stainless steel body of the metro trains. Therefore, the selection of golden as the colour code would ensure better visibility on trains and will be more convenient for the passengers.
Silver Line Metro (Golden Line): Quick facts
Metro Line | Silver Line (Golden Line) |
Construction status | In progress |
Date of opening | March 2026 |
Number of stations | 15 |
Length | 23.62 km |
Route | Tughlakabad Station to Delhi Aerocity Metro Station |
Interchange | With Airport Express line at Delhi Aerocity; With Yellow Line at Chhatarpur; With Brown line at Saket G Block; With Violet line at Tughlakabad |
Delhi Metro Golden Line (Silver line): Construction details
The Delhi Metro’s Silver line corridor will comprise 15 stations and cover 23.62 km. There will be an elevated section including a 2.4-km, six-lane elevated flyover in a double-deck system from Sangam Vihar to Ambedkar Nagar and one underpass at Saket G Block.
Once operational, the line will provide smooth connectivity to commuters and save time. It will include interchange facilities with Yellow line, Airport Express line and Violet line (Kashmere Gate to Ballabhgarh).
The Silver Line Metro, developed under Delhi Metro Phase 4, will be a driverless network. With this, Delhi Metro network will be among the top five driverless metro systems worldwide. The length of the driverless system will around 160 km. The Delhi Metro Phase 4 project will include various sections, including Maujpur to Majlis Park, Janakpuri West to RK Ashram and Tughlakabad to Aeroocity.
The company designing the Golden Line will have to design and construct a 5-km long twin tunnel, underground ramp and cut-and-cover tunnel box along with the underground stations. Kalpataru Projects International Limited secured the lowest bid for the Golden Line Package DE-08, 25kV AC OHE traction contract.
Delhi Metro Golden Line (Silver line): Proposed stations
Station name | Layout | Interchange facility |
Delhi Aerocity (underground) | Underground | Airport Express line |
Mahipalpur (underground) | Underground | |
Vasant Kunj Sector D (underground) | Underground | |
Kishangarh (underground) | Underground | |
Chhatarpur (underground) | Underground | Yellow line |
Chhatarpur Mandir (underground) | Underground | |
IGNOU (underground) | Underground | |
Neb Sarai (underground) | Underground | |
Saket G Block (elevated) | Underground | Brown line |
Ambedkar Nagar (elevated) | Elevated | |
Khanpur (elevated) | Elevated | |
Sangam Vihar – Tigri (elevated) | Elevated | |
Anandmayee Marg (underground) | Underground | |
Tughlakabad Railway Colony (underground) | Underground | |
Tughlakabad Station (underground) | Underground | Violet line |
Delhi Metro Golden Line (Silver line): Interchange lines
Delhi Metro Golden Line Metro Station | Interchange station |
Delhi Aerocity | Airport Express Line |
Chattarpur | Yellow Line |
Tughlakabad Station | Violet Line |
Saket G Block | Brown line (Proposed) |
Delhi Metro Golden Line (Silver line): Map
Source: Delhi Metro Rail
Commuters can visit the Delhi Metro Rail official website to view the Delhi metro map.
Delhi Metro Golden Line (Silver line): Features and facilities
Tughlakabad Station on the Silver line, providing an interchange facility with the Violet line, is an elevated metro station at level 4. It has ATMs and food kiosks for commuters. The metro stations will include all essential facilities, including lifts and elevators. Further, there is a 100-m subway linking the existing metro station at Tughlakabad with the new interchange station.
Some of the key features of the interchange facility include:
- Four levels of underground station
- Platform will be located at the lowest level
- Roof level will be at the ground level
- Parking facility will be available at the underground level but above the platform level
- Similarly, concourse will be above the platform level
DMRC also plans to build a short subway, which will link the Delhi Metro Golden Line platforms of the Tughlakabad station with the building that houses the elevated Violet Line platforms.
The new station has been designed as a four-level underground structure. The platform will be built at the lowest level, around 23 metre in depth. The concourse will be constructed above the platform and an entire floor will be allotted for parking facility. The parking will be 23 metre in depth, which will make it one of the deepest parking facilities on the Delhi Metro network.
Delhi Metro Silver Line to be extended to Terminal 1
The upcoming Silver Line between Tughlaqabad and Aerocity is likely to be extended to Terminal 1. The proposed line is expected to be ready by 2025. The Delhi International Airport Ltd (DIAL) has sought check-in facilities to be provided at the Botanical Garden metro station for passengers flying out of T1.
Aerocity Metro Station to have the longest platform
The Aerocity Metro Station on the Silver Line will have the longest platform among all the metro stations on this corridor. The underground metro stations in Delhi Metro’s Phase 4 are around 225 metre. However, the platform, construction work for which has begun, will be 289 metre. The platform has been designed to accommodate heavy passenger traffic as the metro station will serve as a triple interchange facility with connectivity among the Airport Express Line, the Silver Line, RRTS corridor to Gurgaon, Manesar and Alwar.
The metro station will be built 23 metre underground to provide easy access to the other two lines, providing a transit network connecting Faridabad, South Delhi and West Delhi to the Indira Gandhi International Airport. There will be three entry/exit points. One will link the business hub of Aerocity and the other two will connect to the NH8 and Mahipalpur to the station.
Delhi Metro Golden Line (Silver line): Fare
Distance | Silver line fare | Time limit |
0 to 2 km | Rs 10 | 65 minutes |
2 to 5 km | Rs 20 (Rs 10 on Sundays and national holidays) | 65 minutes |
5 to 12 km | Rs 30 (Rs 20 on Sundays and national holidays) | 65 minutes |
12 to 21 km | Rs 40 (Rs 30 on Sundays and national holidays) | 100 minutes |
21 to 32 km | Rs 50 (Rs 40 on Sundays and national holidays) | 180 minutes |
Over 32 km | Rs 60 (Rs 50 on Sundays and national holidays) | 180 minutes |
According to the DMRC, the standard metro fares start from Rs 10 to Rs 60. Commuters can pay for the metro fare in tokens or smart cards. They can avail of a 10% discount by using a smart card available for a minimum of Rs 200, including a Rs 50 refundable security charge. The standard metro fares are mentioned above.
Delhi Metro commuters can now buy tickets using DMRC TRAVEL app
The DMRC TRAVEL app, a mobile application, was launched by the DMRC on June 30, 2023, to enable passengers to buy mobile QR tickets for travelling across the metro network. The app has generated over 1.75 lakh downloads, as announced by the DMRC. Using the app, passengers can buy tickets directly from their smartphones and make payment through UPI, credit/debit cards or wallets.
Delhi Metro Golden Line (Silver line): Timings
The Delhi Metro Golden Line is an upcoming metro line. The DMRC has not yet disclosed the timings and the frequency of train services.
Delhi Metro Silver line (Golden Line): Real estate impact
The expansion of the Delhi Metro network has significantly enhanced the connectivity in the city while resulting in real estate growth in several areas. With an interchange to Delhi Airport Express Line, the Sliver Metro line will ease access to the international airport. Moreover, the upcoming metro project will significantly increase the demand for properties in various South Delhi localities. With the development of infrastructure, these areas will witness a boost in residential and commercial properties, including retail and office spaces. This is expected to lead to an increase in property prices.
The average price of a residential property in south Delhi is around Rs 13,600 per sqft while the average rental rates for homes is Rs 36,000. The demand for properties in areas of south Delhi has seen a significant rise in recent years due to the upcoming Delhi Metro project work. This also includes the demand for rented apartments in the region. Click to view the price trends in South Delhi.
Top localities along the Delhi Metro Silver line
Locality | Property price (In Rs per sqft) | Rental rates (in Rs per month) |
Vasant Kunj | Rs 14,706 | Rs 54,000 |
Chhatarpur | Rs 5,300 | Rs 18,000 |
Saket | Rs 13,300 | Rs 25,000 |
Housing.com News Viewpoint
The Silver Line metro is expected to boost connectivity in Delhi, especially in the southern part of the city. Moreover, the corridor will have interchanges with four other metro lines, easing accessibility to different parts of the city.
Property prices and rental rates in the South Delhi localities are quite high compared to other parts of the city and look profitable at present owing to the upcoming metro project. Hence, this is an idea time to invest in the area to earn sound returns since the prices and rental rates are expected to see an upward trend.
FAQs
Which is the fastest line in the Delhi Metro?
According to the DMRC, the operational speed of the Delhi Metro's Airport Express line has been increased from 90 kmph to 100 kmph, making it the fastest line.
What is the length of the Delhi Metro Silver line?
The total length of the Delhi Metro Silver line is 23.62 km.
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