The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) has shared a major update about the expansion of the Magenta Line. A new underground corridor is being constructed to improve connectivity across Central Delhi. This 9.9 km long route will directly connect Ramakrishna Ashram Marg to Indraprastha. The project is officially part of the Phase V (A) development and is designed to significantly save travel time for daily office goers and tourists.
Which stations are on this new route?
This new extension will introduce nine major stations to the network. The route passes through high-security and popular zones like the Central Secretariat and India Gate. This will help people traveling from West and North Delhi to reach Central Delhi without multiple interchanges. The entire stretch is underground.
- Ramakrishna Ashram Marg: Connects with Blue Line
- Shivaji Stadium: Connects with Airport Express
- Central Secretariat: Connects with Yellow and Violet Lines
- Kartavya Bhawan
- India Gate
- War Memorial–High Court
- Baroda House
- Bharat Mandapam: Near Pragati Maidan
- Indraprastha: Connects with Blue Line
Project cost and safety features
The total estimated cost for this Phase V (A) package is approximately ₹12,014 crore. This amount is being funded jointly by the Central Government, the Delhi Government, and through international loans. DMRC has confirmed that this line will feature Unattended Train Operations, which means the trains will be driverless. For better safety, full-height Platform Screen Doors will be installed at all nine stations.
In a separate update from February 7, the Mayur Vihar Pocket 1 Metro station has been officially renamed. It is now known as “Shree Ram Mandir Mayur Vihar”. The authorities are also using advanced AI technology and drones to monitor the construction progress of these tunnels in real-time.
