Cabinet Approves Three New
Corridors as Part of Delhi Metro’s Phase V (A) Project
Cabinet Approves Delhi Metro Phase–V(A): Three New
Corridors to Boost Central and Airport Connectivity
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Six Stations with Only 300 m in Central Vista Corridor to
Cost Rs. 1000 crs Each! Last Mile Connection through
EV or Autos is Cheaper and Efficient Alternative
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The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has
approved three new
corridors under Delhi
Metro Phase–V(A) with a total length of 16.076 km and a project
cost of ₹12,014.91
crore.
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The approved corridors are:
1.
R.K. Ashram Marg – Indraprastha (9.913 km)
2.
Aerocity – IGD Airport
Terminal-1 (2.263 km)
3.
Tughlakabad – Kalindi Kunj (3.9 km)
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Funding will be sourced from the Government of India, Government of
Delhi, and international funding agencies.
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The Central
Vista corridor will provide direct metro connectivity to Kartavya Bhawans,
benefiting around 60,000
office goers and 2 lakh visitors daily, while reducing
pollution and fossil fuel use.
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The RK Ashram Marg–Indraprastha corridor will extend the Botanical Garden–R.K. Ashram Marg line,
improving connectivity between West,
North, Old and Central Delhi.
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The Aerocity–IGD T-1 and Tughlakabad–Kalindi Kunj corridors, extensions of the Aerocity–Tughlakabad
line, will enhance airport
connectivity with South Delhi areas such as Saket, Chhatarpur and Kalindi Kunj.
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The Phase–V(A) extensions will include 13 stations—10 underground and 3 elevated—and
further expand the Magenta
Line and Golden Line.
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Key stations on the Central Vista stretch include Central Secretariat, Kartavya Bhawan,
India Gate, Bharat Mandapam and Indraprastha.
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The project is expected to reduce road congestion, lower vehicular pollution,
and support economic activity in Central and South Delhi.
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Construction of Phase-IV
(111 km, 83 stations) is underway, with 80.43% civil work completed
on priority corridors, expected to be completed in stages by December 2026.
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Delhi Metro currently operates 12 lines covering about 395 km with 289
stations, carrying an average of 65 lakh passengers daily,
reinforcing its role as the lifeline
of the National Capital Region.
The
Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister, Narendra Modi has approved three
new corridors - 1. R.K Ashram Marg to Indraprastha (9.913 Kms), 2. Aerocity to IGD Airport T-1 (2.263 kms) 3. Tughlakabad to Kalindi Kunj (3.9 kms) as part of Delhi
Metro’s Phase – V(A) project consisting of 16.076 kms which will further
enhance connectivity within the national capital. Total project cost of Delhi
Metro’s Phase – V(A) project is Rs.12014.91 crore, which will be sourced from
Government of India, Government of Delhi, and international funding agencies.
The
Central Vista corridor will provide connectivity
to all the Kartavya Bhawans thereby providing door
step connectivity to the office goers and visitors in this area. With this
connectivity around 60,000 office goers and 2 lakh visitors will get benefitted on daily basis. These corridors will
further reduce pollution and usage of fossil fuels enhancing ease of living.
Details:
The
RK Ashram Marg – Indraprastha section will be an extension of the Botanical
Garden-R.K. Ashram Marg corridor. It will provide Metro connectivity to the
Central Vista area, which is currently under redevelopment. The Aerocity – IGD Airport Terminal 1 and Tughlakabad
– Kalindi Kunj sections will be an extension of the Aerocity-Tughlakabad
corridor and will boost connectivity of the airport with the southern parts of
the national capital in areas such as Tughlakabad,
Saket, Kalindi Kunj etc. These extensions will comprise of 13 stations. Out of
these 10 stations will be underground and 03 stations will be elevated.
After
completion, the corridor-1 namely R.K Ashram Marg to Indraprastha (9.913 Kms),
will improve the connectivity of West, North and old Delhi with Central Delhi
and the other two corridors namely Aerocity to IGD
Airport T-1 (2.263 kms) and Tughlakabad to Kalindi
Kunj (3.9 kms) corridors will connect south Delhi with the domestic Airport
Terminal-1 via Saket, Chattarpur etc which will
tremendously boost connectivity within National Capital.
These
metro extensions of the Phase – V (A) project will expand the reach of Delhi
Metro network in Central Delhi and Domestic Airport thereby further boosting
the economy. These extensions of the Magenta Line and Golden Line will reduce
congestion on the roads; thus, will help in reducing the pollution caused by
motor vehicles.
The
stations, which shall come up on the RK Ashram Marg - Indraprastha section are:
R.K Ashram Marg, Shivaji Stadium, Central Secretariat, Kartavya Bhawan, India
Gate, War Memorial - High Court, Baroda House, Bharat Mandapam, and
Indraprastha.
The
stations on the Tughlakabad – Kalindi Kunj section
will be Sarita Vihar Depot, Madanpur Khadar, and
Kalindi Kunj, while the Aerocity station will be
connected further with the IGD T-1 station.
Construction
of Phase-IV consisting of 111 km and 83 stations are underway, and as of today,
about 80.43% of civil construction of Phase-IV (3 Priority) corridors has been
completed. The Phase-IV (3 Priority) corridors are likely to be completed in
stages by December 2026.
Today,
the Delhi Metro caters to an average of 65 lakh passenger journeys per day. The
maximum passenger journey recorded so far is 81.87 lakh on August 08, 2025.
Delhi Metro has become the lifeline of the city by setting the epitome of
excellence in the core parameters of MRTS, i.e. punctuality, reliability, and
safety.
A
total of 12 metro lines of about 395 km with 289 stations are being operated by
DMRC in Delhi and NCR at present. Today, Delhi Metro has the largest Metro
network in India and is also one of the largest Metros in the world.