Delhi Metro Phase 4 to Add 44 Stations Across 3 Priority Corridors

31 Jan 2025 CW Team

The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) is expanding the city's metro network with Phase 4, which will introduce 44 new stations across three key corridors in the National Capital Region (NCR). Currently, the only operational section of Phase 4 is a 2.8 km stretch between Janakpuri West and Krishna Park Extension. Here’s what we know about the three priority corridors under construction: 1. Maujpur to Majlis Park • Length: 12 km • Stations: 8 stations including Yamuna Vihar, Bhajanpura, Khajuri Khas, Sonia Vihar, Soorghat, Jagatpur Village, Jharoda Majra, and Burari. 2. Krishna Park Extension to Ramakrishna Ashram Marg • Length: 26 km • Stations: 21 stations, including Keshopur, Paschim Vihar, Paschim Vihar West, Mangol Puri, West Enclave, Pushpanjali, Deepali Chowk, Pitampura, Prashant Vihar, Haiderpur Badli Mor, Bhalaswa, Majlis Park, Azadpur, Ashok Vihar, Derawal Nagar, Ghanta Ghar, Pulbangash, Sadar Bazar, Nabi Karim, and Ramakrishna Ashram Marg. 3. Delhi Aerocity to Tughlakabad • Length: 23 km • Stations: 15 stations, including Mahipal Pur, Vasant Kunj, Kishangarh, Chhatarpur, Chhatarpur Mandir, IGNOU, Neb Sarai, Saket G Block, Ambedkar Nagar, Khanpur, Sangam Vihar-Tigri, AnandMayee Marg Junction, Tughlakabad Railway Colony, and Tughlakabad. This expansion is part of DMRC’s ongoing efforts to enhance connectivity and support the growing transportation needs in the region. (Republic World)

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