Delhi’s transport landscape is set for transformation as CM Rekha Gupta’s cabinet approved Metro Phase V(A), featuring three strategic corridors totaling 16 km and 13 stations at an estimated cost of Rs 12,014.91 crore. The state’s share stands at Rs 2,940.46 crore, aiming for operational readiness by 2028.
Hailing PM Modi’s support, Gupta highlighted alignment with the 7-C Vision—emphasizing collaborative, convenient, congestion-free mobility that’s vibrant, eco-friendly, and cutting-edge. This move bolsters public transit essential for environmental sustainability and net-zero ambitions.
Breaking down the corridors: The 9.913 km RK Ashram-Indraprastha route, weaving through Central Vista, will link 9 stations across administrative nerve centers including Shivaji Stadium, India Gate, and Indraprastha. Costing Rs 9,570.40 crore (Delhi’s share: Rs 2,337.24 crore), it will serve 60,000 workers and 2 lakh daily passengers, fostering cleaner commutes.
Aerocity to IGI T-1 (2.26 km, 1 station) at Rs 1,419.64 crore will streamline airport access, cutting taxi dependency and traffic snarls. The 3.9 km Tughlakabad-Kalindi Kunj corridor (3 stations, Rs 1,024.87 crore) targets south Delhi’s connectivity needs.
With 10 underground and 3 elevated stations, these lines integrate flawlessly with current networks, bridging airports, business districts, and residences. The expansion reduces private vehicle reliance, eases road pressure, and combats pollution—key to Delhi’s evolution into a sustainable urban powerhouse.