Delhi (Metro Rail News): The Janakpuri West – Krishna Park extension of the Delhi Metro‘s Magenta Line is nearing completion. The Commissioner of Metro Railway Safety (CMRS) is expected to inspect this 2.03 km stretch on July 30.
This underground section includes a new station at Krishna Park Extension, and it will be the first section of the 85.86 km Phase 4 project to become operational.
During the one-day inspection, the CMRS team will examine the twin tunnels of this underground section along with other key components. This includes the signalling system, signage, safety features, drinking water facilities, station access, and the control room. The inspection will conclude with a speed trial run of a metro train.
The construction of this section was undertaken by HCC – VCCL JV under Package DC-06. For the tunnelling work, the JV deployed the TBM “Triveni,” which completed the tunnelling in November 2022.
Delhi Metro’s Magenta Line
Currently, the Magenta Line connects Botanical Garden in Noida with Janakpuri in West Delhi, covering a total distance of 38.235 km across 25 stations. As part of Phase 4, DMRC plans to extend the Magenta Line by approximately 28.92 km from Janakpuri West to RK Ashram Marg featuring a total of 22 stations.
Additionally, this small section will extend the Magenta Line to about 40 km. The Magenta Line will then link the Botanical Garden to Krishna Park Extension through 26 stations.
