In excellent news for Delhiites, the Union Cupboard assembly led by PM Narendra Modi in the present day accepted two new metro routes in Delhi. The primary stretch is from Lajpat Nagar to Saket G Block, overlaying a distance of 8.385 kilometers whereas the second route will join Indralok to Indraprastha, spanning 12.377 kilometers. This growth will likely be part of the Delhi’s metros Part 4. The estimated value for these tasks is Rs 8,400 crore.
The Union Minister Anurag Thakur mentioned, “As we speak two new metro corridors have been given permission, on which Rs 8400 crore will likely be spent. There will likely be about 8.4-kilometer metro line from Lajpat Nagar to Saket G Block. It’ll have eight stations. The second is from Inderlok to Indraprastha, this will likely be a metro line of about 12.4 kilometres. It is going to be accomplished by March 2029…”
#WATCH | Union Minister Anurag Thakur says, “As we speak two new metro corridors have been given permission, on which Rs 8400 crore will likely be spent. There will likely be about 8.4-kilometer metro line from Lajpat Nagar to Saket G Block. It’ll have eight stations. The second is from Inderlok… pic.twitter.com/bIOk0CzLvA
— ANI (@ANI) March 13, 2024
New Metro Corridors
Two new metro corridors are set to revolutionize journey in New Delhi. The primary hall, operating from Lajpat Nagar to Saket G Block, will span 8 kilometers and have eight stations. The second hall, linking Inderlok to Indraprastha, will stretch over 12 kilometres with ten stations alongside the way in which. These additions promise direct connectivity, slashing journey occasions and eliminating the necessity for circuitous routes and saving commuters from site visitors snarls. By connecting bustling industrial hubs, they intention to alleviate town’s burgeoning congestion.
Pending approval, the Delhi Metro Rail Company (DMRC) will kickstart the tendering course of to safe contractors for the tasks. This enlargement aligns with the federal government’s overarching aim of enhancing journey throughout Delhi-NCR whereas combating air pollution. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has again and again underscored the importance of infrastructure growth, stressing that increasing metro traces won’t solely ease site visitors congestion but in addition mitigate environmental hurt whereas resulting in transit-oriented growth.
Delhi Metro’s Whole Community
Delhi Metro has an enormous community of about 392.44 Kms with 288 stations (together with NOIDA-Larger NOIDA Hall and Speedy Metro, Gurugram)
At present, Delhi Metro has three phases and the development of Part-IV began in 2019. As a part of its fourth part of enlargement, the Delhi Metro is at present underway with the development of a 65-kilometer community. These extra corridors are slated to be completed in levels by March 2026.
Delhi Metro has 10 coloured traces together with Blue, Crimson, Pink, Violet, Yellpoe Magenta and Extra. With the approval of latest traces, extra 20.5km distance will get added to Delhi metro’s present community.
