To provide an alternative route for connecting the Noida region with western Delhi via south Delhi, the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) planned the Magenta line metro route between Botanical Garden in Noida and Janakpuri in Delhi. Both of these stations were already connected via the Delhi Metro Blue Line. As a result, the Magenta Line metro route took over the excessive load from the Blue Line route by providing a faster way of getting across the NCR, without crossing central Delhi and the congested nodes of Rajiv Chowk and Mandi House.
The DMRC has completed the structural work for a four-kilometre-long viaduct from Majlis Park to Bhalswa Metro stations. The section is part of the 29-km Janakpuri West to RK Ashram Marg corridor under Delhi Metro’s Phase 4. The corridor is an extension of the Magenta Line and is expected to be operational by March 2026. The earlier deadline for the completion of this section is September 2025. A total of 22 new stops will be added to the line after Janakpuri West.
The proposed Section-142 to Botanical Garden Metro Section, spanning 11.56 km, will provide direct connectivity to the Delhi Airport Terminal 1 through the Magenta Line metro route. The Noida Metro Rail Corporation (NMRC) on December 27, 2023, gave approval for the Detailed Project Report (DPR) for the proposed Section-142 to Botanical Garden Metro Section, according to media reports.
Magenta Line Metro route: Quick facts
| Magenta Line route | Janakpuri West to Botanical Garden (Extension up to RK Ashram) |
| Length | 34.12 km |
| Number of metro stations | 25 |
| Operating hours | 5:30 AM to 11:30 PM everyday |
| Frequency | Every 5 mins (during peak hours) and every 7 mins (during non-peak hours) |
Magenta Line Metro route: Currently operational section
| Station | Layout | Interchange |
| Janakpuri West | Underground | Blue Line |
| Dabri Mor | Underground | |
| Dashrathpuri | Underground | |
| Palam | Underground | |
| Sadar Bazar Cantonment | Elevated | |
| IGI Airport Terminal 1 | Underground | Golden (Silver) Line |
| Shankar Vihar | Elevated | |
| Vasant Vihar | Underground | |
| Munirka | Underground | |
| RK Puram | Underground | |
| IIT Delhi | Underground | |
| Hauz Khas | Underground | Yellow Line |
| Panchsheel Park | Underground | |
| Chirag Delhi | Underground | |
| Greater Kailash | Underground | |
| Nehru Enclave | Underground | |
| Kalkaji Mandir | Underground | Violet Line |
| Okhla NSIC | Elevated | |
| Sukhdev Vihar | Elevated | |
| Jamia Millia Islamia | Elevated | |
| Okhla Vihar | Elevated | |
| Jasola Vihar | Elevated | |
| Kalindi Kunj | Elevated | |
| Okhla Bird Sanctuary | Elevated | |
| Botanical Garden | Elevated | Blue Line |
Magenta Line Metro route : Under-construction extension
| Station | Layout | Interchange |
| RK Ashram | Underground | Blue Line |
| Nami Karim | Underground | |
| Sadar Bazar | Underground | |
| Pul Bangash | Underground | Red Line |
| Subzi Mandi | Underground | |
| Shakti Nagar Chowk | Underground | |
| Derawal Nagar | Underground | |
| Ashok Vihar | Elevated | |
| Azadpur | Elevated | Pink Line |
| Majlis Park | Elevated | Pink Line |
| Bhalswa Lake | Elevated | |
| Mukarba Chowk | Elevated | |
| Haiderpur Badli Mor | Elevated | Yellow Line |
| North Pitampura | Elevated | |
| Prashant Vihar | Elevated | |
| Madhuban Chowk | Elevated | Red Line |
| Deepali Chowk | Elevated | |
| Pushpanjali | Elevated | |
| West Enclave | Elevated | |
| Mangolpuri | Elevated | |
| Peeragarhi | Elevated | Green Line |
| Paschim Vihar | Elevated | |
| Meera Bagh | Elevated | |
| Keshopur | Elevated | |
| Krishna Park Extension | Underground | |
| Janakpuri West | Underground | Blue Line |
The geotechnical and geophysical investigation work began in April 2022 for Package DC05 of the 28.92-km stretch from Janakpuri West to RK Ashram on the Delhi Metro Magenta Line. The Rs. 2481.50 crore contract of Package DC05 was awarded to Afcons Infrastructure.
A 7.46-km underground section of Delhi Metro Phase 4 project will connect a ramp north of Derawal Nagar with RK Ashram metro station. There will be six stations including Derawal Nagar, Ghanta Ghar, Pulbangash (interchange with Red Line), Sadar Bazar, Nabi Karim & Ramakrishna Ashram Marg (interchange with Blue Line).
The Section-142 to Botanical Garden Metro route will include eight stations:
- Botanical Garden
- Noida Sector 44
- Noida Office
- Noida Sector 97
- Noida Sector 105
- Noida Sector 108
- Noida Sector 93
- Panchsheel Balak Inter College
See also: All you need to know about the DMRC metro rail network
Magenta Line Metro route: Interchange stations
| Delhi Metro Magenta Line Station | Interchange station |
| Ramakrishna Ashram Marg metro station | Blue Line |
| Pul Bangash metro station | Red Line (Shaheed Sthal to Rithala) |
| Azadpur metro station | Yellow Line, Pink Line |
| Majlis Park metro station | Pink Line (Majlis Park to Shiv Vihar) |
| Haiderpur Badli Mor metro station | Yellow Line |
| Pitampura metro station | Red Line (Shaheed Sthal to Rithala) |
| Peeragarhi metro station | Green Line |
| Janakpuri West metro station | Blue Line |
| Dabri Mor-South Janakpuri metro station | Metro Lite (under-construction) |
| Terminal 1 IGI Airport metro station | IGI Airport T1 |
| Hauz Khas metro station | Yellow Line (Samaypur Badli to Huda City Centre) |
| Kalkaji Mandir metro station | Violet Line (Kashmere Gate to Raja Nahar Singh) |
| Botanical Garden metro station | Blue Line |
Magenta line route: Fare
| Distance | Fare |
| Up to two km | Rs 10 |
| Up to 25 km | Rs 20 |
| Up to 12 km | Rs 30 |
| Up to 21 km | Rs 40 |
| Up to 32 km | Rs 50 |
| Over 32 km | Rs 60 |
Magenta line route: Timings and frequency
| Day | Timings | Frequency |
| Monday | 5:30 AM to 11:30 PM | Every 5 mins (peak hours); every 7 mins (non-peak hours) |
| Tuesday | 5:30 AM to 11:30 PM | Every 5 mins (peak hours); every 7 mins (non-peak hours) |
| Wednesday | 5:30 AM to 11:30 PM | Every 5 mins (peak hours); every 7 mins (non-peak hours) |
| Thursday | 5:30 AM to 11:30 PM | Every 5 mins (peak hours); every 7 mins (non-peak hours) |
| Friday | 5:30 AM to 11:30 PM | Every 5 mins (peak hours); every 7 mins (non-peak hours) |
| Saturday | 5:30 AM to 11:30 PM | Every 5 mins (peak hours); every 7 mins (non-peak hours) |
| Sunday | 5:30 AM to 11:30 PM | Every 5 mins (peak hours); every 7 mins (non-peak hours) |
Magenta line metro route map
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Delhi Metro Magenta Line expansion
Janakpuri West to Ramakrishna Ashram Marg
The Delhi Metro’s Magenta Line connects Janakpuri West to the Botanical Garden, intersecting with the Blue Line on the Delhi Metro network. The Magenta Line extension will link Janakpuri West to Ramakrishna Ashram Marg. The corridor will have san intersection at Majlis Park on the Delhi Metro Pink Line. On January 5, 2025, the Magenta Line’s Janakpuri West to Krishna Park extension became operational. Once operational, the Janakpuri West to Ramakrishna Ashram Marg metro line will significantly boost commuting experience in North Delhi, providing commuters with an alternate route to access the Delhi Metro Pink Line.
South Extension
The DMRC plans to extend the Delhi Metro Magenta Line further south, enabling residents of South Delhi to easily access the metro facility. The upcoming line is expected to pass through the bustling commercial and residential areas of the southern parts of Delhi. The south extension line is expected to be operational by 2025.
Delhi Metro Magenta Line: Knowledge corridor
The Magenta Line metro route is referred to as the ‘Knowledge Corridor’ by the DMRC as the metro route offers connectivity to four major universities in Delhi NCR. The Janakpuri – Kalkaji Mandir metro line provides metro connectivity to the Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) and Indian Institute of Technology (IIT). With the Botanical Garden-Kalkaji Mandir metro line become operational from December 2017, the Jamia Milia Islamia University in south Delhi and Amity University in Noida are accessible by the metro.
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Magenta Line metro route: Tughlakabad-Aerocity Corridor
The upcoming Tughlakabad-Aerocity Silver Line, developed under Delhi Metro Phase 4 project, will connect with the Pink line and Magenta line. The metro will enhance connectivity to south Delhi, Vasant Kunj, IGNOU, Mahipalpur, Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport’s terminal 3 and other areas. There will be 14 stations, including eleven underground stations and four elevated stations. The line is scheduled to be completed by March 2026.
Delhi Metro Phase 3 project funding
The Delhi Metro Phase 3 project is being developed at Rs 41,079 crore. The project will be financed with contributions from the Central government, the Government of the National Capital Territory of Delhi, foreign institutional loans (notably from JICA), contributions from land and central taxes, grants and revenue from property development initiatives by DMRC.
Project funding breakdown
- Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA): 48.57%
- Government of India Equity: 10.04%
- Government of Delhi Equity: 10.04%
- Land & Central Tax: 13.39%
- Grant: 10.62%
- Property Development by DMRC: 7.34%
Magenta Line Metro route timeline
December 2016: Initial target for completion but this was delayed due to tunneling work.
August 2017: Trials begin on the route.
December 25, 2017: Magenta Line opens between Botanical Garden and Kalkaji Mandir.
May 28, 2018: Magenta Line opens between Kalkaji Mandir to Janakpuri West.
Magenta Line Metro route: Interesting facts
- The Magenta Line is the first driverless metro in India.
- The Janakpuri West metro station has the tallest escalator with a vertical height of 15 metres.
- It was on the Magenta Line, where, for the first time, two parallel tunnels were constructed simultaneously. This was at the Dabri Mor station.
- Shankar Vihar is the only Delhi Metro station where free movement is restricted by the military. This is because it falls in the Delhi Cantonment area.
- The Hauz Khas station on the Magenta Line and the Yellow Line is the deepest metro station at a depth of 32 metres.
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The Haiderpur Badli Metro Station will become the highest station of the Delhi Metro network. It will also serve as an interchange point between the existing Yellow line (Samaypur Badli-Huda City Centre) station and the upcoming Metro station of the Magenta line route extension. The Metro station, developed under Phase IV of the Delhi Metro project, will be the highest elevated metro station in the world with a height tall as a seven-storey building. The platform level will be at 24.25 metres and track level will be at 23.2 metres.
See also: Blue line metro
Delhi Metro: Mobile app
The DMRC launched the Delhi Metro Rail mobile app in 2013, which allows commuters to get metro-related information for all the metro routes, including magenta line. Users can check the Metro route details, timings, fare, helpline numbers, and other details on their smartphones. The app is also beneficial in finding the nearest Magenta Line Metro station, estimated travel time to reach the destination and view the Magenta Line Metro route map. All one must do is download the Delhi Metro Rail mobile from the Play Store or App store.
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Delhi Metro Whatsapp ticketing facility
The DMRC has extended the Whatsapp ticketing facility to the different metro lines, including the magenta line.
- To avail of the Whatsapp ticket facility, commuters must type”Hi’ and send it to the Whatsapp number +91 – 9650855800
- Commuters can also scan the QR code available at any metro station on the Magenta Line route to buy the Whatsapp ticket.
- As per the DMRC rules, only 6 QR tickets can be generated in a single Whatsapp ticket purchase.
- Passengers on the Magenta Line Metro in Delhi can book their Whatsapp tickets between 6 AM to 9 PM.
- A convenience fee on the transaction made by credit/debit card is applicable.
- Passengers should note that once booked, the Delhi Metro Whatsapp tickets cannot be cancelled.
Magenta line route: Important landmarks connected by this metro route
| Landmark | Nearest Metro station | Distance (Kms) |
| Okhla Bird Sanctuary | Okhla Bird Sanctuary | 0 |
| Atlantic Water World | Kalindi Kunj | 0.8 |
| Kalkaji Temple | Kalkaji Mandir | 0.5 |
| Lotus Temple | Kalkaji Mandir | 0.9 |
| ISKCON Temple | Kalkaji Mandir | 1.1 |
| Nehru Place Market | Nehru Enclave | 0 |
| Hauz Khas Village | R.K. Puram | 1.7 |
| Air Force Museum | Sadar Bazar | 0.7 |
| Unity One Mall | Janakpuri West | 0 |
| West End Mall | Janakpuri West | 0.2 |
Delhi Metro Magenta line: Benefits
- Faster travel: The Magenta Line metro route in Delhi, which connects Janakpuri West in the west and Botanical Garden in the east, has significantly reduced commuting time between south and southwest Delhi, Gurgaon and Noida.
- Improved connectivity: The extension of the Magenta Metro Line will provide improved connectivity to the western region.
- Easy interchange facility: The metro route has also eased travel between Noida and Faridabad through the interchange facility at Kalkaji Mandir.
- Reduced traffic congestion: The Delhi Metro Magenta Line has significantly reduced road congestion by ensuring an alternative mode of transportation.
- Affordable mode of transport: With an affordable fare system, the Delhi Metro Magenta Line provides an economical way of commuting for the citizens.
- Encourages environmental sustainability: The Delhi Metro provides an eco-friendly mode of transportation, which helps lessen vehicular pollution. The energy-efficient trains minimise the overall carbon emissions compared to the equivalent number of cars.
Delhi Metro Magenta Line: Development and inauguration
The Delhi Metro Magenta Line was initially planned to be operational in December 2016. However, the deadline was extended owing to the challenging tunnelling conditions faced during its construction. Trials for the Magenta Line started in August 2017.
The Magenta Line was inaugurated in two stages:
- The first section, from Botanical Garden to Kalkaji Mandir, was officially by opened on December 25, 2017, at an inaugural event presided over by PM Modi.
- The second stage of the Magenta Line was inaugurated by Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal on May 28, 2018.
- The remaining portion of the Magenta Line became operational on May 29, 2018.
As part of the extension, a 8.679 km section comprising nine stations, between Botanical Garden and Kalkaji Mandir, was opened on December 25, 2017. The remaining section of the Magenta Line was opened for public use on May 28, 2018.
Magenta Line Metro route: Real estate impact
Enhanced connectivity
The Magenta Line connects two distant nodes of the national capital region, which were already connected earlier via the Blue Line Delhi Metro. However, the Magenta Line follows a different route, via posh pockets of south Delhi, such as Panchsheel Park, Greater Kailash, Hauz Khas and so on. While the prices are already on the higher end and the supply is mostly saturated with bungalows and kothis giving way to independent floors, the Magenta Line basically gave a push to connectivity in its neighbouring areas, which gets spillover demand from these localities. Once extended towards RK Ashram, north Delhi will have better connectivity to the western region, which is mostly untouched, so far.
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Increase in real estate developments
The Delhi Metro Magenta Line provides metro connectivity to key areas in West Delhi, South Delhi and East Delhi. Owing to the upcoming infrastructure and enhanced connectivity, these localities have been witnessing increased demand for properties. In West Delhi, the residential neighbourhoods of Janakpuri West and Dabri Mor – South Janakpuri have seen a surge in real estate developments. South Delhi areas such as Hauz Khas, Greater Kailash and other localities such as Vasant Vihar, Kalkaji Mandir and Okhla NSIC have seen an increase in demand for residential and commercial properties. Moreover, towards the east, Kalindi Kunj and Botanical Garden have also seen a significant jump in property demand.
Increase in property rates
Property prices along the Delhi Metro Magenta Line corridor have increased significantly over the years compared to other lesser accessible areas. The presence of metro connectivity attracts more homebuyers and investors, which has resulted in price appreciation.
Commercial development and availability of amenities
Commercial spaces and social amenities have developed along the Magenta Line corridor. This has ensured better quality of life for the residents.
High rental demand
The demand for rented properties is comparatively higher in areas close to the metro station as tenants prefer the localities owing to the easy commuting. This allows opportunities for property owners to earn steady rental income.
| Localities | Average price (Rs per sqft) | Monthly rentals |
| Janakpuri West | Rs 17,000 | Rs 35,000 |
| Vasant Vihar | Rs 32,000 | Rs 1 lakh |
| Kalkaji Mandir | Rs 12,600 | Rs 50,000 |
| Paschim Vihar | Rs 15,800 | Rs 35,000 |
Magenta line: Contact number
Commuters can visit the official DMRC portal to get the important contact numbers for the Magenta line Metro route.
Contact number for Botanical Garden (Line-8) is 7290020664 and 9205682374
Contact number for Janakpuri West (Line-8): 7290089364 and 8448991356
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With the development of the Janakpuri West to RK Ashram metro extension, which will link the Blue Line with the Magenta Line, commuting will become easier for the Delhi citizens. Moreover, real estate along the corridor is set to witness growth with expected rise in property prices and rental rates.
FAQs
What is the route of the magenta line?
Magenta Line starts from Janakpuri West and ends at Botanical Garden in Noida.
Is the magenta line fully operational?
The Magenta Line is not yet fully operational. The RK Ashram-Janakpuri link is expected to be completed by 2023-2024.
Which is the last stop of Magenta Line?
The termini on Magenta Line are Janakpuri West and Botanical Garden.
What is the top speed of Magenta line Metro?
Trains operate at a speed of 80 km per hour.
Which airport is on the Magenta Line?
The IGI Airport Terminal 1 station is located on Delhi Metro’s Magenta Line.
Where do Delhi Metro Pink Line and Magenta Line meet?
The Delhi Metro Pink Line and Magenta Line meet Azadpur and Majlis Park.
(With inputs from Surbhi Gupta)
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