Delhi Metro Plans Major Expansion with Seven New Corridors and 65 Stations
7 New Corridors, 65 Stations: Delhi Metro's Rs 48,000-Crore Expansion Plan
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Delhi's metro network will expand significantly with seven new corridors covering over 97 kilometers and 65 stations, costing approximately ₹48,204.56 crore (roughly $5.8 billion USD). Four corridors are prioritized for completion by 2029 to enhance connectivity in rapidly developing areas of the city.
- 01Delhi Metro's expansion includes seven new corridors and 65 stations.
- 02The total estimated cost of the project is ₹48,204.56 crore (approximately $5.8 billion USD).
- 03Four corridors are prioritized for completion by 2029.
- 04The expansion aims to improve connectivity to the outskirts and developing regions.
- 05Interchange points will enhance accessibility across the metro network.
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Delhi's metro network is undergoing a significant expansion, introducing seven new corridors that will span over 97 kilometers and include 65 stations. The project, estimated to cost ₹48,204.56 crore (approximately $5.8 billion USD), aims to enhance connectivity in the city, particularly in its rapidly developing outskirts. Chief Minister Rekha Gupta announced that four of these corridors have been prioritized for completion by 2029. The corridors include the Dhansa-Nangloi Corridor, which will connect Dhansa Bus Stand in Najafgarh to Nangloi, and the Secretariat-Kishangarh Corridor, which will primarily run underground. Other corridors include the Badli-Narela, Kirti Nagar-Palam, Jor Bagh-Mithapur, Shastri Park-Mayur Vihar, and Keshavpuram-Rohini Sector 34 corridors. The expansion will also introduce multiple interchange points, improving accessibility across the metro network and supporting the city's growth.
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This expansion will significantly improve public transport accessibility for residents in the outskirts of Delhi, facilitating easier commutes and potentially reducing traffic congestion.
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