New Delhi : The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has given the green light to three new metro corridors under Delhi Metro’s Phase V(A) expansion plan. Together spanning 16.076 km, these routes are expected to significantly strengthen connectivity across the national capital.
Approved Corridors
- R.K. Ashram Marg – Indraprastha (9.913 km)
- Aerocity – IGD Airport Terminal 1 (2.263 km)
- Tughlakabad – Kalindi Kunj (3.9 km)
The estimated project cost stands at ₹12,014.91 crore, with funding support from the Government of India, the Delhi Government, and international agencies.
Central Vista Connectivity
One of the highlights of this expansion is the Central Vista corridor, which will directly link Kartavya Bhawans to the metro network. This is expected to benefit nearly 60,000 office-goers and 2 lakh visitors daily, offering doorstep access while reducing reliance on fossil fuels and cutting vehicular pollution.
Corridor Details
- The R.K. Ashram Marg – Indraprastha stretch will extend the Botanical Garden–R.K. Ashram Marg line, bringing metro access to the redeveloped Central Vista area.
- The Aerocity – IGD Airport T1 and Tughlakabad – Kalindi Kunj sections will extend the Aerocity–Tughlakabad corridor, improving airport connectivity for South Delhi localities such as Saket, Chhatarpur, and Kalindi Kunj.
- In total, 13 stations will be built, including 10 underground and 3 elevated.
Key Stations
- R.K. Ashram Marg – Indraprastha section: R.K. Ashram Marg, Shivaji Stadium, Central Secretariat, Kartavya Bhawan, India Gate, War Memorial–High Court, Baroda House, Bharat Mandapam, Indraprastha.
- Tughlakabad – Kalindi Kunj section: Sarita Vihar Depot, Madanpur Khadar, Kalindi Kunj.
- Aerocity corridor: Aerocity station extended to IGD Airport T1.
Wider Impact
Once operational, these corridors will:
- Connect West, North, and Old Delhi with Central Delhi.
- Link South Delhi directly to the domestic airport.
- Ease road congestion and cut emissions by expanding the Magenta Line and Golden Line.
- Strengthen Delhi Metro’s role as the backbone of urban transport in the capital.
Current Progress
Meanwhile, construction of Phase IV (111 km, 83 stations) is already underway, with over 80% of civil work completed. The priority corridors are expected to be ready in stages by December 2026.
Delhi Metro Today
- Serves an average of 65 lakh passenger journeys daily.
- Recorded a peak of 81.87 lakh journeys on August 8, 2025.
- Operates 12 metro lines, covering 395 km with 289 stations across Delhi-NCR.
- Recognized as India’s largest metro network and among the biggest globally, known for its punctuality, reliability, and safety.
