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Delhi’s metro network just got a major upgrade. On March 8, the Prime Minister inaugurated new links on the Pink and Magenta lines, improving connectivity between northern and eastern parts of the capital.
Separately, the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) also announced three new corridors under its Phase-V A expansion plan, adding more than 16 kilometres to the network. The project will include 13 new stations – 10 underground and three elevated – expected to be completed by 2028.
The new links are expected to improve connectivity across parts of north-west and north-east Delhi, including Burari, Jagatpur-Wazirabad, Khajuri Khas, Bhajanpura, Yamuna Vihar, Bhalaswa and Majlis Park. The Phase-V A corridors will also focus on improving last-mile connectivity in East Delhi, South Delhi and nearby NCR areas.
What’s new on the network
Majlis Park–Maujpur Babarpur Pink Line corridor
A new 12km stretch now connects the two ends of the Pink Line – from Majlis Park to Maujpur-Babarpur – effectively completing a full loop. With the line functioning as a ring corridor, travel time between several northern and eastern parts of the city is expected to drop significantly.
Deepali Chowk station on the Magenta Line
A new station at Deepali Chowk in north-west Delhi now connects the Magenta Line with the Pink Line at Majlis Park. The roughly 10km route includes six stations and is expected to improve connectivity across north Delhi neighbourhoods.
New corridors under Phase-V A
R.K. Ashram Marg–Indraprastha corridor: A 10km line with nine proposed stations across central and north Delhi, expected to be completed by 2028.
Aerocity–IGI Airport Terminal-1 link: This corridor connects the Aerocity hospitality and business district with Terminal-1 at the Indira Gandhi International Airport.
Tughlakabad–Kalindi Kunj (Golden Line): A 4km stretch planned to improve connectivity between South Delhi, Noida and Faridabad, with stations at Madanpur Khadar, Kalindi Kunj and Sarita Vihar Depot.
Once completed, the new routes are expected to ease commutes across some of the capital’s busiest and fastest-growing neighbourhoods.