PM Modi to Gift Delhi Metro on March 8: Inaugurates 2 New Corridors, Lays Foundation for 3 More
On March 8, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate two new Delhi Metro corridors, including an extension of the Pink Line. This development will make Delhi the first city in India to have a fully operational “Ring Metro,” significantly enhancing connectivity across the capital.
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Saturday said that the continued expansion of the Delhi Metro network will bring a transformative change in connectivity across the national capital and promote clean, sustainable public transport. She noted that Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate two new metro corridors in Delhi on March 8 and lay the foundation for three additional corridors. According to the Chief Minister, these projects will be a significant step toward fast, convenient, and environmentally friendly public transportation, while also reducing pressure on city roads and helping curb pollution.
The Prime Minister will inaugurate two metro corridors: the Majlis Park–Maujpur–Babarpur section of the Pink Line and the Dipali Chowk–Majlis Park section of the Magenta Line. With the opening of the Majlis Park–Maujpur–Babarpur stretch, the Pink Line will extend to approximately 71.56 kilometers, making Delhi the country’s first fully operational “Ring Metro.” This corridor is expected to enhance connectivity between Northeast and Northwest Delhi and significantly reduce travel time across multiple parts of the city.
The Dipali Chowk–Majlis Park corridor will extend the Magenta Line, increasing its total length to around 49 kilometers. This expansion will connect additional residential and commercial areas to the metro network, improving accessibility for commuters.
Under Phase-V (A) of the Delhi Metro expansion, the Prime Minister will also lay the foundation for three new corridors:
- Ramakrishna Ashram Marg–Indraprastha Central Vista Corridor
- Aerocity–Indira Gandhi Airport Terminal-1 Corridor
- Tughlakabad–Kalindi Kunj Corridor
Once completed, these corridors are expected to significantly boost connectivity between Delhi’s administrative, residential, and commercial hubs and provide faster access to the airport. The projects will benefit not only residents of Delhi but also commuters from National Capital Region (NCR) cities. For example, residents of Faridabad and Ballabhgarh will be able to reach Tughlakabad via the Violet Line and then travel directly to Indira Gandhi Airport Terminal-1 via the Gold Line. Similarly, passengers from Noida will be able to access Kalindi Kunj via the Magenta Line and then travel easily to the airport and South Delhi using the Gold Line.