New Delhi | Correspondent: Deepak Sagar

In a major boost to urban transport infrastructure in the national capital, Narendra Modi is set to inaugurate two new metro corridors in Delhi on March 8 and lay the foundation stone for three additional corridors under the next phase of metro expansion.
According to Rekha Gupta, the combined cost of these projects exceeds ₹18,300 crore, marking one of the largest metro infrastructure expansions in the city.

She stated that the expansion will significantly improve public transport connectivity, reduce road congestion, and help control pollution, contributing to the vision of a “Viksit Delhi” (Developed Delhi).

The inauguration ceremony will take place at the DDA Utsav Sthal-3 near Nirankari Mandal.


Key Highlights of the Metro Expansion
Majlis Park – Maujpur-Babarpur Corridor (Pink Line)
Length: 12.3 km
Stations: 8 elevated stations
Part of: Existing Delhi Metro Pink Line
With this extension, the Pink Line will expand to about 71.5 km, making it India’s first fully operational ring metro corridor.
Stations on this route include:
Majlis Park
Burari
Jharoda Majra
Jagatpur-Wazirabad
Surrghat
Khajuri Khas
Bhajanpura
Yamuna Vihar
Maujpur-Babarpur
Deepali Chowk – Majlis Park Corridor (Magenta Line)
Length: 9.92 km
Stations: 7 elevated stations
Part of: Delhi Metro Magenta Line
This corridor is an extension of the Botanical Garden–Krishna Park Extension route, increasing the Magenta Line’s total length to nearly 49 km.
Stations include:
Deepali Chowk
Madhuban Chowk
Uttar Pitampura-Prashant Vihar
Haiderpur Badli Mor
Bhalaswa
Majlis Park

Major Engineering Achievements
The new metro sections also highlight several engineering milestones.
A segment of the Deepali Chowk–Majlis Park corridor reaches nearly 28.36 meters in height, making it among the tallest elevated sections in the Delhi Metro network.

The Majlis Park–Maujpur-Babarpur corridor includes a bridge over the Yamuna River and a double-decker viaduct, integrating metro tracks with a flyover to optimize urban space.


Three New Corridors to Begin Under Phase-V (A)
During the same event, the Prime Minister will also lay the foundation stone for three new metro corridors, including:
Central Vista Corridor – from Ramakrishna Ashram Marg to Indraprastha
“Golden Line” – connecting Aerocity to IGI Airport Terminal-1
Extension from Tughlakabad to Kalindi Kunj
These projects are part of the Delhi Metro Phase-V expansion, aimed at strengthening last-mile connectivity and expanding the capital’s mass transit network.


Boost to Sustainable Mobility
Officials believe the new metro corridors will:
Reduce dependence on private vehicles
Ease daily commuting for millions of residents
Cut traffic congestion and pollution levels
Strengthen Delhi’s sustainable urban transport infrastructure
With these developments, the Delhi Metro network is expected to **enter a new phase of expansion and connectivity across the National Capital Region