PM Modi lays foundation stone for two new metro corridors of Delhi Metro Phase 4

New Delhi, India (Metro Rail Today): Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone for the construction of two new corridors for Delhi Metro's Phase 4 during an event at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium today. The Union Cabinet, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, approved the expansion of Delhi Metro by adding these two corridors under Phase 4 of the project. This decision aims to enhance public transportation infrastructure in the national capital.

The newly approved corridors are the Lajpat Nagar to Saket G-Block and the Inderlok to Indraprastha lines. They are expected to significantly improve Metro connectivity across different parts of Delhi. The total cost of the project is estimated to be ₹8,399 crore, funded by the Government of India, the Government of Delhi, and international funding agencies.

These corridors will span a combined length of 20.762 kilometers, providing seamless connectivity to commuters across the city. The Lajpat Nagar to Saket G-Block corridor, covering 8.385 kilometers, will be entirely elevated and include eight stations. Meanwhile, the Inderlok to Indraprastha corridor, spanning 12.377 kilometers, will have 11.349 kilometers of underground lines and 1.028 kilometers of elevated lines, with a total of 10 stations.

One notable feature of the Inderlok to Indraprastha line is its improved connectivity to the Bahadurgarh region of Haryana. Commuters from these areas will have direct access to central and east Delhi, with seamless interchange facilities with other Metro lines.

These corridors will also see the establishment of eight new interchange stations, strategically located at key junctures such as Inderlok, Nabi Karim, New Delhi, Delhi Gate, Indraprastha, Lajpat Nagar, Chirag Dilli, and Saket G Block. These interchange stations are expected to greatly enhance interconnectivity among all operational lines of the Delhi Metro network.

The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation Limited (DMRC) has already started pre-bid activities and the preparation of tender documents. The construction of these new corridors is scheduled to be completed in stages by March 2026, further expanding the Delhi Metro's network, already recognized as one of the fastest-growing Metro networks globally.