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Delhi Metro phase 4 extension: The Union Cabinet on Wednesday, December 24, approved the Delhi Metro Rail Project Phase-IV A, marking a significant expansion
of the capital's mass rapid transit network. Under the approved plan, 13 new stations will be developed, including 10 underground stations and 3 elevated ones. The project is expected to be completed over a period of three years and aims to improve connectivity and ease commuting for passengers across the city.
Delhi Metro phase 4 extension gets Modi Cabinet nod
Announcing the Cabinet decision, Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said, "We all know how the Delhi Metro has positively transformed the lives of residents of Delhi and everyone who travels in and out of the city. With this expansion, a new chapter will be added to the Delhi Metro. For this purpose, a project worth Rs 12,015 crore has been sanctioned."
"The Phase-IV A expansion will add 16 kilometres to the Delhi Metro network. With this addition, the total length of the Delhi Metro is expected to cross 400 kilometres, further strengthening urban mobility in the National Capital Region," he added.
Delhi Metro phase 4 extension: Check route, new stations
The project will be implemented across three major corridors. The Ramakrishna Ashram Marg-Indraprastha corridor, spanning 9.9 km, will be developed at an estimated cost of Rs 9,570.4 crore. The Aerocity-Airport Terminal 1 corridor will cover a length of 2.3 km and involve an investment of Rs 1,419.6 crore. Meanwhile, the Tughlakabad–Kalindi Kunj corridor will extend over 3.9 km, with the projected cost pegged at Rs 1,024.8 crore. Together, these corridors are expected to significantly enhance metro connectivity and reduce travel time across key areas of the city.
Once completed, the expansion is expected to improve connectivity, reduce traffic congestion, and promote sustainable urban transport in Delhi.
Delhi Metro celebrates 23 years and earns prestigious ICI Award 2025
Meanwhile, the Delhi Metro celebrated 23 years of operation on Wednesday, December 24, marking more than two decades of transforming urban transport in the capital. Since its inception, the network has expanded significantly and now spans over 352 km, with 257 stations across ten lines, including the vital Airport Line, providing millions of passengers with safe, efficient, and convenient connectivity every day.
The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) was also recently selected for the esteemed ICI Awards 2025, presented by the Indian Concrete Institute (ICI), Chennai.
The recognition falls under the "Outstanding Prestressed Concrete Structure in the Country Award" category for the corridor connecting Maujpur to Majlis Park.
The Maujpur-Majlis Park corridor is a key component of Delhi Metro's Phase-IV expansion and serves as an extension of the existing Pink Line. Upon completion, it will mark a significant milestone by becoming India's first circular ring metro line, enhancing connectivity and urban mobility across the capital.
With inputs from ANI/PTI.
