Delhi Metro Magenta Line
As of 17 Oct 2026, Delhi Metro Magenta Line is operational (since 25 Dec 2017). Latest news: 29 Sep 2026.
The Delhi Metro Magenta Line (Line 8) runs from Botanical Garden to Krishna Park Extension, and separately from Deepali Chowk to Majlis Park: about 50 km and 33 stations as of October 2026. The Krishna Park Extension section opened in January 2025 and Deepali Chowk to Majlis Park in March 2026. DMRC targets end-2026 for the gap via Peeragarhi. Fares are ₹11 to ₹64.
Why it matters
The Magenta Line was India's first driverless metro line and links Noida with south Delhi and IGI Airport Terminal 1 without passing through central Delhi. Its Phase 4 extension turns it into a north-south arc through west and north Delhi, adding interchanges at Peeragarhi, Madhuban Chowk, Haiderpur Badli Mor, Majlis Park, Azadpur and Pulbangash. Once it reaches RK Ashram Marg and then Indraprastha through the Central Vista, it will connect outer residential areas directly with the government district.
Key facts
- Operator: Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC)
- Length in service: 50.18 km, 33 stations open and 14 under construction
- Status (October 2026): Partially operational, run as two separate stretches as of October 2026: Botanical Garden to Krishna Park Extension (26 stations) and Deepali Chowk to Majlis Park (7 stations, opened 8 March 2026), about 50 km and 33 stations in all. The Phase 4 gap from Krishna Park Extension to Deepali Chowk (6 new stations, including the Peeragarhi interchange with the Green Line) is targeted by DMRC for the end of 2026. Majlis Park to RK Ashram Marg (8 stations, partly underground) is under construction, and the Phase 5A RK Ashram Marg to Indraprastha extension has started.
- Cost: Janakpuri West to RK Ashram Marg extension is part of the ₹24,948.65 crore Phase 4 priority corridors package (three corridors, approved March 2019); no separate line figure officially published
- Trains: Hyundai Rotem 6-coach driverless trains on the Phase 3 line; Alstom Metropolis trainsets for the Phase 4 extension; standard gauge (1,435 mm), 25 kV AC overhead, maximum speed 100 km/h
Delhi Metro Magenta Line stations
The 47 stations below run from Botanical Garden to RK Ashram Marg. Interchanges are listed where a station connects with another line or a railway station.
| # | Station | Connects to |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Botanical Garden | Line 3 (Blue) |
| 2 | Okhla Bird Sanctuary | |
| 3 | Kalindi Kunj | Golden Line extension (Phase 5A, approved) |
| 4 | Jasola Vihar Shaheen Bagh | |
| 5 | Okhla Vihar | |
| 6 | Jamia Millia Islamia | |
| 7 | Sukhdev Vihar | |
| 8 | Okhla NSIC | |
| 9 | Kalkaji Mandir | Line 6 (Violet) |
| 10 | Nehru Enclave | |
| 11 | Greater Kailash | |
| 12 | Chirag Delhi | Golden Line branch, Lajpat Nagar to Saket G Block (under construction) |
| 13 | Panchsheel Park | |
| 14 | Hauz Khas | Line 2 (Yellow) |
| 15 | IIT | |
| 16 | R K Puram | |
| 17 | Munirka | |
| 18 | Vasant Vihar | |
| 19 | Shankar Vihar | |
| 20 | Terminal 1 IGI Airport | IGI Airport Terminal 1 / Golden Line extension (Phase 5A, approved) |
| 21 | Sadar Bazar Cantonment | |
| 22 | Palam | |
| 23 | Dashrathpuri | |
| 24 | Dabri Mor Janakpuri South | |
| 25 | Janakpuri West | Line 3 (Blue) |
| 26 | Krishna Park Extension | |
| 27 | Keshopur (under construction) | |
| 28 | Paschim Vihar (under construction) | |
| 29 | Peeragarhi (under construction) | Line 5 (Green) |
| 30 | Mangolpuri (under construction) | |
| 31 | Mangolpur Kalan West Enclave (under construction) | |
| 32 | Pushpanjali (under construction) | |
| 33 | Deepali Chowk | |
| 34 | Madhuban Chowk | Line 1 (Red) |
| 35 | Uttari Pitampura Prashant Vihar | |
| 36 | Haiderpur Village | |
| 37 | Haiderpur Badli Mor | Line 2 (Yellow) |
| 38 | Bhalaswa | |
| 39 | Majlis Park | Line 7 (Pink) |
| 40 | Azadpur (under construction) | Line 2 (Yellow) / Line 7 (Pink) |
| 41 | Ashok Vihar (under construction) | |
| 42 | Nanak Piao Derawal Nagar (under construction) | |
| 43 | Ghanta Ghar (under construction) | |
| 44 | Pulbangash (under construction) | Line 1 (Red) |
| 45 | Sadar Bazar (under construction) | |
| 46 | Nabi Karim (under construction) | |
| 47 | RK Ashram Marg (under construction) | Line 3 (Blue) / Central Vista corridor to Indraprastha (Phase 5A) |
Sections and opening dates
| Section | Stations | km | Status | Opened or expected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Botanical Garden to Kalkaji Mandir | 9 | 12.64 | Operational (Phase 3) | 2017-12-25 |
| Kalkaji Mandir to Janakpuri West | 16 | 24.82 | Operational (Phase 3) | 2018-05-28 |
| Janakpuri West to Krishna Park Extension | 1 | 2.8 | Operational (Phase 4, first Phase 4 section to open) | 2025-01-05 |
| Krishna Park Extension to Deepali Chowk | 6 | Under construction (Phase 4); Peeragarhi station civil work about 90% done (DMRC, October 2026) | expected end of 2026 (DMRC official, reported October 2026) | |
| Deepali Chowk to Majlis Park | 7 | 9.92 | Operational (Phase 4) | 2026-03-08 |
| Majlis Park to RK Ashram Marg | 8 | Under construction (Phase 4); tunnelling under the Red Line at Pulbangash done on the down line by December 2025 | no official date announced | |
| RK Ashram Marg to Indraprastha | 9 | 9.913 | Approved under Phase 5A (Central Vista corridor, fully underground); foundation stone laid, tenders and early works under way | no official date announced |
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| Phase | Lines | Stations | Length (km) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Botanical Garden to Kalkaji Mandir | Botanical Garden to Kalkaji Mandir | 9 | 12.64 | Operational (Phase 3) |
| Kalkaji Mandir to Janakpuri West | Kalkaji Mandir to Janakpuri West | 16 | 24.82 | Operational (Phase 3) |
| Janakpuri West to Krishna Park Extension | Janakpuri West to Krishna Park Extension | 1 | 2.8 | Operational (Phase 4, first Phase 4 section to open) |
| Krishna Park Extension to Deepali Chowk | Krishna Park Extension to Deepali Chowk | 6 | Under construction (Phase 4); Peeragarhi station civil work about 90% done (DMRC, October 2026) | |
| Deepali Chowk to Majlis Park | Deepali Chowk to Majlis Park | 7 | 9.92 | Operational (Phase 4) |
| Majlis Park to RK Ashram Marg | Majlis Park to RK Ashram Marg | 8 | Under construction (Phase 4); tunnelling under the Red Line at Pulbangash done on the down line by December 2025 | |
| RK Ashram Marg to Indraprastha | RK Ashram Marg to Indraprastha | 9 | 9.913 | Approved under Phase 5A (Central Vista corridor, fully underground); foundation stone laid, tenders and early works under way |
Milestones
- Botanical Garden to Kalkaji Mandir section opens, inaugurated by PM Narendra Modi
- Kalkaji Mandir to Janakpuri West section opens, completing the 37.46 km Phase 3 line
- Union Cabinet approves three Phase 4 priority corridors, including the 28.92 km Janakpuri West to RK Ashram Marg extension of the Magenta Line
- Driverless train operations begin on the Magenta Line, a first for an Indian metro
- Tunnelling between Krishna Park Extension and Keshopur completed
- CMRS inspects the Janakpuri West to Krishna Park Extension section
- 2.8 km Janakpuri West to Krishna Park Extension section opened by PM Narendra Modi, the first Phase 4 section in service
- DMRC finishes the down-line tunnel between Pulbangash and Sadar Bazar beneath the operating Red Line
- Union Cabinet approves Phase 5A, including the 9.913 km RK Ashram Marg to Indraprastha (Central Vista) extension
- 9.92 km Deepali Chowk to Majlis Park section with 7 stations opened by PM Narendra Modi, along with the foundation stone for Phase 5A
- DMRC tenders a passenger link between the Pink Line and the elevated Line 8 station at Azadpur
- DMRC says Peeragarhi interchange station is about 90% complete and the Krishna Park Extension to Deepali Chowk stretch is expected to open by the end of 2026
Fares
Delhi Metro Magenta Line fares range from ₹11 (DMRC network fare, revised 25 August 2025) to 10%, plus 10% more in off-peak hours, set by Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC).
| Distance / zone | Fare |
|---|---|
| Minimum fare | ₹11 (DMRC network fare, revised 25 August 2025) |
| Maximum fare | ₹64 (journeys over 32 km) |
| Smart card discount | 10%, plus 10% more in off-peak hours |
Frequently asked questions
What is the route of the Delhi Metro Magenta Line?
It runs from Botanical Garden in Noida via Kalkaji Mandir, Hauz Khas and Terminal 1 IGI Airport to Janakpuri West and Krishna Park Extension. A second stretch runs from Deepali Chowk to Majlis Park; the two will join when the Krishna Park Extension to Deepali Chowk section opens.
When did the Krishna Park Extension and Deepali Chowk to Majlis Park sections open?
The 2.8 km Janakpuri West to Krishna Park Extension section opened on 5 January 2025. The 9.92 km, 7-station Deepali Chowk to Majlis Park section opened on 8 March 2026.
When will Krishna Park Extension to Deepali Chowk open?
A DMRC official said in October 2026 that the section, including the Peeragarhi interchange with the Green Line, is expected to open by the end of 2026. No CMRS inspection has been reported yet.
Is the Magenta Line driverless?
Yes. Driverless operations began on 28 December 2020, the first in India.
Will the Magenta Line go to RK Ashram Marg and Indraprastha?
Yes. Majlis Park to RK Ashram Marg is under construction under Phase 4, and the 9.913 km underground RK Ashram Marg to Indraprastha extension via Central Secretariat and India Gate was approved under Phase 5A, with its foundation stone laid in March 2026.
Which stations are interchanges on the Magenta Line?
Botanical Garden and Janakpuri West (Blue Line), Kalkaji Mandir (Violet), Hauz Khas and Haiderpur Badli Mor (Yellow), Madhuban Chowk (Red) and Majlis Park (Pink). Terminal 1 IGI Airport serves the domestic terminal.
What is the fare on the Magenta Line?
Delhi Metro's distance-based fares apply, from ₹11 to ₹64 since 25 August 2025, with a 10% smart card discount.
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