Delhi Faridabad Metro Line Flagged Off For Commuters
RAILWAYS & METRO RAIL

Delhi Faridabad Metro Line Flagged Off For Commuters

Prime Minister Narendra Modi flagged off the Delhi–Faridabad metro line, which will enable hassle free travel for 0.2 mn daily commuters between the national capital and the industrial hub of Faridabad in Haryana. The extension links Badarpur with Escorts Mujesar in Faridabad and is expected to improve connectivity for commuters travelling across the National Capital Region (NCR). Authorities described the corridor as a strategic link that integrates suburban trips with the wider metro network.

The total cost of the project from Badarpur to Escorts Mujesar is Rs 25 bn, with the value expressed in billion (bn) on first mention. The Haryana Government met Rs 15.57 bn of the expenditure, the central government contributed Rs 5.37 bn and the Delhi Metro provided Rs 4 bn, according to official accounts. Funding allocations were presented as part of project documentation released at the inauguration.

The nine stations on the section are Sarai, NHPC Chowk, Mewala Maharajpur, Sector 28, Badkal Mor, Old Faridabad, Neelam Chowk Ajronda, Bata Chowk and Escorts Mujesar, all of which are elevated and located on either side of the Delhi–Mathura Road (NH?2). Station design and alignment were described as catering to high passenger throughput and seamless interchange with feeder services. Project planners signalled that the infrastructure follows standards for safety, accessibility and sustainable operation.

A Haryana government spokesperson said the corridor was 95 per cent indigenously built and would provide a safe, affordable, quick, comfortable, reliable, environment-friendly and sustainable transport facility. Haryana Chief Minister ML Khattar expressed gratitude for the new service and indicated that the Prime Minister would announce a go ahead for a metro link connecting Gurgaon with Faridabad. Officials stated that the development is expected to support integrated growth across NCR towns.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi flagged off the Delhi–Faridabad metro line, which will enable hassle free travel for 0.2 mn daily commuters between the national capital and the industrial hub of Faridabad in Haryana. The extension links Badarpur with Escorts Mujesar in Faridabad and is expected to improve connectivity for commuters travelling across the National Capital Region (NCR). Authorities described the corridor as a strategic link that integrates suburban trips with the wider metro network. The total cost of the project from Badarpur to Escorts Mujesar is Rs 25 bn, with the value expressed in billion (bn) on first mention. The Haryana Government met Rs 15.57 bn of the expenditure, the central government contributed Rs 5.37 bn and the Delhi Metro provided Rs 4 bn, according to official accounts. Funding allocations were presented as part of project documentation released at the inauguration. The nine stations on the section are Sarai, NHPC Chowk, Mewala Maharajpur, Sector 28, Badkal Mor, Old Faridabad, Neelam Chowk Ajronda, Bata Chowk and Escorts Mujesar, all of which are elevated and located on either side of the Delhi–Mathura Road (NH?2). Station design and alignment were described as catering to high passenger throughput and seamless interchange with feeder services. Project planners signalled that the infrastructure follows standards for safety, accessibility and sustainable operation. A Haryana government spokesperson said the corridor was 95 per cent indigenously built and would provide a safe, affordable, quick, comfortable, reliable, environment-friendly and sustainable transport facility. Haryana Chief Minister ML Khattar expressed gratitude for the new service and indicated that the Prime Minister would announce a go ahead for a metro link connecting Gurgaon with Faridabad. Officials stated that the development is expected to support integrated growth across NCR towns.

Related Stories

Gold Stories

Next Story
Products

Koemmerling opens Navi Mumbai experience centre

Koemmerling, a brand of the profine Group, has expanded its presence in the Mumbai metropolitan region with the opening of a new experience centre in Navi Mumbai and launched its Allure S46 minimal sliding door system for the Indian market.Located in CBD Belapur, the facility was inaugurated by Peter Mrosik, Owner and CEO, profine Group, along with Farid Khan, Chairman and Managing Director, profine India, and Kamal Bajaj, CEO, profine India.The company said the new centre will showcase its portfolio of uPVC and aluminium window and door systems to architects, developers and homeowners.The ina..

Next Story
Products

India's waterproofing market nears Rs 150 bn milestone

India's waterproofing industry is approaching a market size of Rs 150 billion and is expected to surpass the $2 billion milestone, according to speakers at the 2nd India International Waterproofers Conference & Expo 2026 organised by the Waterproofers Association of India (WAI) in New Delhi.The two-day event brought together more than 20 speakers, 55 international delegates and 53 exhibition booths, with discussions focusing on climate-resilient construction, advanced waterproofing technologies and international collaboration.Inaugurating the event, Durga Shanker Mishra, former Secretary, ..

Next Story
Real Estate

Dilip Buildcon Q1 FY27 Revenue at Rs 23.78 billion

Dilip Buildcon Limited reported consolidated revenue from operations of Rs 2,378 crore in Q1 FY27, along with EBITDA of Rs 429 crore and profit after tax of Rs 128 crore.Consolidated EBITDA margin stood at 18.1%, improving from 17.1% in Q4 FY26. On a standalone basis, revenue from operations was Rs 1,930 crore, EBITDA stood at Rs 199 crore and PAT was Rs 39 crore, with an EBITDA margin of 10.3%.The company’s order book stood at Rs 27,691 crore as of 30 June 2026, compared with Rs 28,830 crore as of 31 March 2026. Roads and highways accounted for 17.1% of the order book, irrigation and water ..

Advertisement

Subscribe to Our Newsletter

Get daily newsletters around different themes from Construction world.

STAY CONNECTED

Advertisement