Delhi's Airport Metro set for silver line extension to terminal 1

21 Dec 2023 CW Team

Currently, the airport is serviced by two metro lines?the Magenta Line running between Noida Botanical Garden and Dabri Mor-Janakpuri South, including a stop at T1, and the Airport Express Line connecting Shivaji Stadium and Yashobhoomi Dwarka Sector-25, with stations at Aerocity and T3.

In response to the increasing passenger capacity at Terminal 1, set to rise from the current 1.7 crore passengers annually to 4.5 crore in the next two months, Delhi International Airport Ltd (DIAL) has requested the extension of check-in facilities to the Botanical Garden metro station. DIAL is collaborating with DMRC and a leading Indian airline to establish this new check-in facility, which is currently available only at New Delhi Metro Station for domestic air travellers.

Delhi Metro spokespersons have confirmed the submission of a detailed project report for the line extension to Terminal 1, awaiting government approval. Discussions regarding check-in facilities at Botanical Garden have commenced, although no substantial progress has been reported.

The Silver Line, featuring 15 stations along the Aerocity-Tughlaqabad corridor (11 underground and four elevated), is expected to be operational by 2025. As the Delhi airport's capacity is set to increase from 7.4 crore passengers annually to 13.4 crore in the next 6-8 years, the metro's expanded role becomes crucial in addressing the growing congestion on Delhi-NCR roads.

Additionally, the main runway (28/10) at Indira Gandhi International Airport, closed for recarpeting, is scheduled to reopen before Christmas, providing a boost to the airport's operational capacity with four runways. This development positions the airport to handle a greater number of flights, contributing further to the overall efficiency of air travel in the region.

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Great news awaits air travellers as Delhi's metro connectivity to the airport is poised for a significant improvement. The upcoming Silver Line, connecting Tughlaqabad and Aerocity, is likely to extend to Terminal 1, enhancing accessibility for passengers. The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation has submitted a comprehensive project report for this extension, expected to be operational by 2025, pending government clearance. Currently, the airport is serviced by two metro lines?the Magenta Line running between Noida Botanical Garden and Dabri Mor-Janakpuri South, including a stop at T1, and the Airport Express Line connecting Shivaji Stadium and Yashobhoomi Dwarka Sector-25, with stations at Aerocity and T3. In response to the increasing passenger capacity at Terminal 1, set to rise from the current 1.7 crore passengers annually to 4.5 crore in the next two months, Delhi International Airport Ltd (DIAL) has requested the extension of check-in facilities to the Botanical Garden metro station. DIAL is collaborating with DMRC and a leading Indian airline to establish this new check-in facility, which is currently available only at New Delhi Metro Station for domestic air travellers. Delhi Metro spokespersons have confirmed the submission of a detailed project report for the line extension to Terminal 1, awaiting government approval. Discussions regarding check-in facilities at Botanical Garden have commenced, although no substantial progress has been reported. The Silver Line, featuring 15 stations along the Aerocity-Tughlaqabad corridor (11 underground and four elevated), is expected to be operational by 2025. As the Delhi airport's capacity is set to increase from 7.4 crore passengers annually to 13.4 crore in the next 6-8 years, the metro's expanded role becomes crucial in addressing the growing congestion on Delhi-NCR roads. Additionally, the main runway (28/10) at Indira Gandhi International Airport, closed for recarpeting, is scheduled to reopen before Christmas, providing a boost to the airport's operational capacity with four runways. This development positions the airport to handle a greater number of flights, contributing further to the overall efficiency of air travel in the region.

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