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Delhi Metro's Magenta Line to Become Longest Corridor with 21 Interchanges

The Magenta Line extension will make it the Delhi Metro's longest corridor at approximately 89 kilometers, running from Noida Botanical Garden to Inderlok. Upon completion, it will feature 21 interchange stations, including four triple-interchange hubs, to significantly enhance cross-city connectivity. The line will have 65 stations, with 40 being underground, and will operate entirely as a driverless corridor. It also hosts engineering landmarks like the highest elevated station and the deepest underground station in the network.

Key Points: Delhi Metro Magenta Line to be Longest with 21 Interchanges

  • 89 km longest corridor
  • 21 interchange stations
  • 40 underground stations
  • Entirely driverless operation
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Magenta Line to become longest Delhi Metro corridor with maximum interchanges, underground stations

Delhi Metro's Magenta Line will stretch 89 km, become the network's longest corridor with 21 interchange stations and 40 underground stops.

"will function entirely as a driverless Metro corridor - Anuj Dayal, DMRC"

New Delhi, Feb 11

The Magenta Line of the Delhi Metro network is set to emerge as the longest corridor in the system, featuring the highest number of interchange stations and underground stations. The expansion is expected to significantly enhance cross-city connectivity across Delhi-NCR, officials said on Wednesday.

In light of the recently sanctioned Phase -V (A) corridor, namely Line 8 (Magenta Line) extension from Ramakrishna Ashram Marg to Indraprastha (Via Central Vista), the Indraprastha - Inderlok corridor of Phase -IV shall be implemented as an extension of the Magenta Line.

With these additions, the total length of the Magenta Line, stretching from Noida Botanical Garden to Inderlok, will be approximately 89 kilometres, making it the longest corridor in the Delhi Metro network. The line will run from Botanical Garden to Inderlok and, once fully operational, will function entirely as a driverless Metro corridor, Anuj Dayal, Principal Executive Director (Corporate Communications), DMRC, shared the details of the project expansion.

Following completion of the Phase-IV and Phase-V (A) expansions, the Magenta Line will have a total of 21 interchange stations. At present, the operational stretch has four interchange stations - Kalkaji Mandir, Botanical Garden, Janakpuri West and Hauz Khas.

An additional 17 interchange stations will be added under Phase-IV and Phase-V (A). These include Kalindi Kunj, Chirag Delhi, Terminal-1 IGI Airport, Peeragarhi, Pitampura (Madhuban Chowk), Haiderpur Badli Mor, Majlis Park, Azadpur, Pulbangash, Nabi Karim, Ramakrishna Ashram Marg, Shivaji Stadium, Central Secretariat, Indraprastha, Delhi Gate, New Delhi and Inderlok.

Officials said that Central Secretariat, Azadpur, New Delhi and Inderlok will become triple interchange stations, offering connectivity with three different Metro lines each.

Once completed, the Magenta Line corridor from Botanical Garden to Inderlok will have 65 stations, out of which 40 will be underground stations. The extensive interchange facilities are expected to reduce travel time, decongest major corridors and provide seamless end-to-end connectivity across Delhi-NCR.

The Magenta Line is also distinguished by hosting two significant engineering landmarks of the Delhi Metro network. Haiderpur Badli Mor, located on this corridor, is the highest elevated station in the system (Rail level height of approximately 28.362 metres at Pier no 340), while Hauz Khas, also on the Magenta Line, is the deepest underground Metro station (at approx 29 metres). These milestones highlight the corridor's complex engineering and technological excellence.

- IANS

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Priya S
While the expansion is impressive, I hope the focus remains on maintaining cleanliness and safety, especially with so many underground stations. The existing Magenta Line is already quite good, but crowd management during peak hours needs work.
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Rohit P
89 km and driverless! That's some world-class infrastructure right there. The engineering milestones mentioned - the highest and deepest stations - are seriously cool. Makes me proud of our metro system. Jai Hind!
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Sarah B
As someone who travels frequently to Terminal 1, the new interchange there is a welcome relief. No more expensive cabs or dealing with the DTC bus chaos. This will make airport travel so much smoother for many of us.
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Vikram M
The connectivity to Central Secretariat and New Delhi station is crucial. It will decongest the Yellow and Blue Lines for sure. My only request to DMRC: please ensure last-mile connectivity is also improved with more e-rickshaw stands and feeder buses.
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Karthik V
Hope the construction is completed on time without major delays. Phase-IV has been moving slowly. This line will benefit thousands of office-goers in Delhi-NCR. More power to the engineers tackling such complex projects! 💪

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