In a landmark moment for India’s capital, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will on Sunday inaugurate sections of Delhi Metro that complete the nation’s inaugural ring metro network. Coupled with groundbreaking for Rs 18,300 crore worth of new lines, this promises a game-changer for public transit.
Speaking ahead of the event, Chief Minister Rekha Gupta detailed the Majlis Park to Maujpur-Babarpur Pink Line stretch (12.3 km, eight stations) and Deeplai Chowk to Majlis Park Magenta extension. Together, they form a 71.56 km circular route, a first for any Indian city.
The program at DDA Utsav venue opposite Nirankari Mandal underscores the government’s commitment to modernizing transport. Gupta emphasized benefits like smoother daily journeys, decongested roads, and pollution reduction, aligning with the vision of a developed Delhi.
Phase-V (A) will see three ambitious corridors flagged off: the underground Central Vista Line (9.913 km) linking R.K. Ashram to Indraprastha via stations such as Shivaji Stadium, Central Secretariat, and War Memorial. It connects key sites like Yuge-Yugini Bharat Museum.
Airport connectivity gets a fillip with the Golden Line’s 2.263 km Aerocity-Terminal 1 underground spur and 3.9 km Tughlakabad-Kalindi Kunj elevated route. Stations will include Eros City and Kalindi Kunj, enhancing links for southern Delhi and NCR outskirts.
Residents from Faridabad and Ballabgarh can now zip to the airport via Violet Line interchanges, while Noida folk gain direct routes to south Delhi. This interconnected web not only saves time but also promotes eco-friendly commuting.
Delhi’s metro expansion reflects bold urban planning, setting a benchmark for other metros nationwide and heralding an era of efficient, inclusive mobility.