DELHI (Metro Rail News): In a move to streamline connectivity in the NCR region, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is going to inaugurate two new sections of Delhi Metro Phase 4 on 8 March. In addition to that, the PM will lay the foundation stone for three new metro routes under Delhi Metro Phase 5A. This inauguration programme will take place at DDA Utsav Sthal-3.
The PM will inaugurate the following section:
Majlis Park-Maujpur-Babarpur section of the Delhi Metro’s Pink Line
With the opening of the 12.3 km Majlis Park-Maujpur-Babarpur section, the Pink Line will become Delhi’s first circular metro line. The integration of this section will extend the corridor’s total length to 71.56 km. This section will have eight new stations, including Burari, Jharoda Majra, Jagatpur-Wazirabad, Soorghat, Nanaksar-Sonia Vihar, Khajuri Khas, Bhajanpura, and Yamuna Vihar, before Maujpur-Babarpur.
Deepali Chowk-Majlis Park Section of Magenta Line
In addition to the extension of the Pink Line, the PM will also commission the Magenta Line extension spanning 9.92 km from Deepali Chowk to Majlis Park. This section will feature a total of seven stations, including Madhuban Chowk, Uttar Pitampura-Prashant Vihar, Haiderpur Village, Haiderpur Badli Mor, and Bhalswa.
Foundation Stone for 3 New Metro Routes
To further support the expansion of metro services in the NCR, the PM will lay the foundation stone for three new routes, which will be implemented under Delhi Metro’s Phase 5A.
The 3 new routes include:
| Line | Route | Length |
| Central Vista corridor | Ramakrishna Ashram Marg – Indraprastha | 9.913km |
| Golden Line | Aerocity – Indira Gandhi Airport Terminal-1 | 2.263km |
| Golden Line | Tughlakabad – Kalindi Kunj | 3.9km |
As per the Government of Delhi, these metro initiatives involve a combined investment of more than ₹18,300 crore, and are intended to broaden the reach of the metro rail connectivity and strengthen transport links across Delhi as well as adjoining areas of the National Capital Region.
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