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The Narendra Modi-led government convened its last cabinet meeting of the second term on Wednesday, preceding the anticipated Lok Sabha elections likely to be held in April-May. Among the significant decisions taken during the meeting was the approval of two new corridors for Delhi’s metro rail network, as announced by Union Minister Anurag Thakur in a media briefing following the session. Here’s a comprehensive breakdown of the key details:
#WATCH | Union Minister Anurag Thakur says, “Today two new metro corridors have been given permission, on which Rs 8400 crore will be spent. There will be about 8.4-kilometer metro line from Lajpat Nagar to Saket G Block. It will have eight stations. The second is from Inderlok… pic.twitter.com/bIOk0CzLvA
— ANI (@ANI) March 13, 2024
Cost and Overview of New Corridors
The two newly approved corridors, to be developed under Phase-IV of the Delhi Metro, will be constructed at a combined cost of Rs.8399 crore.
Inderlok to Indraprastha Corridor
One of the approved corridors, extending from Inderlok to Indraprastha, serves as an extension of the existing Green Line (Kirti Nagar/Inderlok to Brig. Hoshiar Singh). This corridor spans a total of 10 stations.
Details of Inderlok to Indraprastha Corridor
Covering a distance of 12.377 kilometers, this corridor will feature a combination of underground (11.349 kilometers) and elevated (1.028 kilometers) lines.
Interchange Facilities
The Inderlok to Indraprastha Corridor will facilitate interchange with various existing metro lines, including Red, Yellow, Magenta, Violet, Blue, and Airport lines, enhancing connectivity within the city and beyond.
Connectivity to Bahadurgarh
Additionally, this corridor aims to improve connectivity with Bahadurgarh in neighboring Haryana, further bolstering regional transportation links.
Lajpat Nagar to Saket G-Block Corridor
The second approved corridor spans a shorter distance of 8.385 kilometers, connecting Lajpat Nagar to Saket G-Block. This route comprises eight stations and is entirely elevated.
Interconnection with Existing Lines
The Lajpat Nagar to Saket G-Block Corridor will provide seamless connectivity to Magenta, Silver, Violet, and Pink Lines, enhancing travel options for commuters.
Delhi Aerocity to Tughlakabad Corridor
Another significant development is the upcoming Silver Line, now renamed the Golden Line, covering a distance of 23.622 kilometers between Delhi Aerocity and Tughlakabad. This corridor, comprising 10 stations, is part of Phase-IV of the Delhi Metro expansion.
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Priority Corridors in Phase-IV
With the inclusion of the Aerocity-Tughlakabad route, Phase-IV of the Delhi Metro features three priority corridors, including Janakpuri West-RK Ashram Marg and Majlis Park-Maujpur, contributing to the city’s evolving transportation infrastructure.
