Delhi Metro's Golden Line Nears Completion by Year-End
Work on Golden Line to be completed by year-end: Officials
Hindustan Times
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Delhi Metro officials report that 71.3% of the Tughlakabad-Aerocity Golden Line project is complete, with expectations to finish the remaining work by the end of 2023. The 23.62 km line will improve connectivity in South Delhi and near the airport, with some sections potentially operational by year-end.
- 0171.3% of the Tughlakabad-Aerocity Golden Line is complete.
- 02The project spans 23.62 km with 21 stations.
- 03Five tunnel boring machines are active on the Aerocity to Vasant Kunj stretch.
- 04Some sections may be operational by the end of 2023.
- 05A new tender for station signage installation has been issued.
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The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) has announced that 71.3% of the Tughlakabad-Aerocity Golden Line is complete, with expectations to finish the remaining work by the end of 2023. This line, stretching over 23.62 km and featuring 21 stations, aims to enhance connectivity in South Delhi, particularly near the airport. Anuj Dayal, the principal executive director of corporate communications at DMRC, highlighted that five tunnel boring machines (TBMs) are actively working on the Aerocity to Vasant Kunj stretch, facilitating ongoing tunneling operations. DMRC officials indicated that some sections of the line may be operational by the end of this year. Additionally, a fresh tender worth โน3.38 crore (approximately $410,000 USD) has been issued for the manufacturing and installation of signages at 15 stations along the line, including both underground and elevated stations. Under Phase-4, DMRC plans to construct three priority corridors totaling 65.2 km, with progress already made on other sections of the network.
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The completion of the Golden Line will significantly reduce congestion in South Delhi and improve access to the airport, benefiting commuters and travelers.
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