Delhi Announces ₹48,204 Crore Metro Expansion with 97 km of New Lines
Delhi to get 97 km of new Metro lines, 65 stations under mega ₹48,204 crore plan
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The Delhi government has approved a major expansion of the Metro rail network, adding over 97 kilometers of new lines and 65 stations across seven corridors at an estimated cost of ₹48,204 crore (approximately $5.8 billion USD). This initiative aims to enhance connectivity between the outskirts and central Delhi, with completion expected by 2029.
- 01Delhi's Metro expansion includes 97 km of new lines and 65 stations.
- 02The project will cost ₹48,204 crore (approximately $5.8 billion USD).
- 03Four out of seven corridors are prioritized for fast-tracked implementation.
- 04Completion of priority corridors is targeted by 2029.
- 05The expansion aims to improve public transport access in underserved areas.
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The Delhi government has announced a significant expansion of its Metro rail network, which will add 97 kilometers of new lines and 65 stations across seven corridors under the Phase V(B) plan. Chief Minister Rekha Gupta stated that the project, estimated to cost ₹48,204 crore (approximately $5.8 billion USD), aims to improve connectivity between the outskirts and central areas of Delhi. Four of the seven corridors have been prioritized for fast-tracked development, with a target completion date of 2029. The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) will implement the project in phases, focusing first on priority corridors. The expansion is expected to enhance public transport access in areas like Najafgarh and Narela, integrating them into the existing Metro network. Key corridors include the Dhansa Bus Stand-Nangloi route and the Central Secretariat to Kishangarh stretch, which will feature a mix of elevated and underground sections. This initiative is anticipated to significantly reduce travel times and improve last-mile connectivity for daily commuters in the national capital.
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The Metro expansion will significantly improve public transport access, reducing travel times for residents in underserved areas of Delhi.
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