The Delhi Metro is set to get bigger and better. The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) has announced a major expansion plan to improve public transport in the National Capital Region (NCR). This project includes 128 new metro stations and a dedicated 21-kilometer corridor from Mayur Vihar to the Loni border in East Delhi.
Let’s break it down simply so you know what’s coming and how it will benefit you.
🏗️ What is Delhi Metro Phase IV?
Delhi Metro’s Phase IV is a massive infrastructure project that aims to extend the reach of the metro to newer areas. It includes 65.2 km of new tracks, both underground and elevated.
There will be six new corridors, with some expected to be ready by March 2026, and the full phase to be completed by 2028.
📍 Key Metro Corridors in Phase IV
The upcoming routes under Delhi Metro Phase IV include:
- Mayur Vihar to Loni Border (21 km – East Delhi focus)
- Aerocity to Tughlakabad (Golden Line) – 23.62 km with 15 stations
- Mukundpur to Maujpur (Pink Line Extension) – 12.55 km with 8 stations
- Janakpuri West to R.K. Ashram (Magenta Line Extension) – 28.92 km with 22 stations
- Inderlok to Indraprastha (Green Line Extension) – 12.58 km with 10 stations
- Lajpat Nagar to Saket G Block – 8.38 km with 8 stations
- Rithala to Narela (Red Line Extension) – 21.73 km with 15 stations
These corridors will make travel faster, easier, and better connected for Delhi’s residents.
🆕 Nangloi to Najafgarh Corridor – A New Proposal
Apart from Phase IV, the DMRC is also working on Phase V, which includes the Nangloi to Najafgarh corridor.
This line will serve the western part of Delhi and connect busy residential and market areas. It’s one of four new routes proposed, including:
- Mayapuri to Kashmiri Gate
- CGO Complex to Surya Vihar (Faridabad)
- Mayur Vihar Phase-3 to Loni Border
This means even more Delhiites will have metro access close to home.
🌟 Why This Expansion Matters
- Better last-mile connectivity in underdeveloped zones
- More interchange stations (total rising to 48) to make switching lines easier
- Less traffic on roads, thanks to increased public transport usage
- Cleaner air as more people ditch private vehicles
- Triple interchange stations rising to four to ease pressure on Rajiv Chowk & Kashmere Gate
💰 Cost and Completion Timeline
- Estimated Cost: ₹24,948.65 crore
- Funding: Government support + international loans + private investments
- Priority Corridors Deadline: March 2026
- Full Completion: Expected by 2028
Construction is already in progress on select routes, and work is being done in phases for smooth delivery.
🚆 Final Thoughts
The Delhi Metro’s expansion is more than just construction—it’s about making travel faster, cleaner, and more comfortable for millions.
With 128 new stations, corridors in East and West Delhi (like Mayur Vihar–Loni and Nangloi–Najafgarh), and better interchange options, this development will shape the way Delhi travels for decades. (This information is taken from an official website swarajyamag.com)
Stay updated and start planning your new metro routes—Delhi Metro is going places, literally!
