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industry
Headline :
Union Cabinet okays two New Delhi Metro Corridors Under Phase IV
Date:
14/03/2024 10:28
In a significant step aimed at enhancing the public transportation network in the capital city, the Union Cabinet led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved the expansion of the Delhi Metro by endorsing two new corridors as part of Phase-IV of the project.
As per an official statement, the two sanctioned corridors, namely the Lajpat Nagar to Saket G-Block and the Inderlok to Indraprastha lines, are anticipated to greatly improve Metro connectivity across various areas of Delhi.
The total cost of the project is estimated at Rs 8,399 crore, which will be funded by the Government of India, the Government of Delhi, and international funding agencies.
These corridors, spanning a combined length of 20.762 kilometers, aim to offer seamless connectivity to commuters across different parts of the city.
The Lajpat Nagar to Saket G-Block corridor, covering 8.385 kilometers, will be entirely elevated and will feature eight stations.
Meanwhile, the Inderlok to Indraprastha corridor, stretching over 12.377 kilometers, will consist of 11.349 kilometers of underground lines and 1.028 kilometers of elevated lines, accommodating a total of 10 stations.
A noteworthy aspect of the Inderlok to Indraprastha line is its enhanced connectivity to the Bahadurgarh region of Haryana.
Commuters from these areas will benefit from direct access to central and east Delhi, facilitated by seamless interchange facilities with other Metro lines, including the Green, Red, Yellow, Airport, Magenta, Violet, Pink, and Blue Lines.
These corridors will also see the establishment of eight new interchange stations, strategically positioned at key locations such as Inderlok, Nabi Karim, New Delhi, Delhi Gate, Indraprastha, Lajpat Nagar, Chirag Dilli, and Saket G Block.
These interchange stations are expected to significantly enhance interconnectivity among all operational lines of the Delhi Metro network.
The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation Limited (DMRC) has already initiated pre-bid activities and the preparation of tender documents.
The construction of these new corridors is scheduled for completion by March 2026 in stages, further solidifying the reputation of the Delhi Metro as one of the fastest-growing Metro networks globally.
Union Minister Anurag Thakur, underscoring the importance of the project, remarked, "Today, permission has been granted for two new metro corridors, with an expenditure of Rs 8400 crore."
The Minister provided further details, stating, "One will be approximately an 8.4-kilometer metro line from Lajpat Nagar to Saket G Block, featuring eight stations. The second one, from Inderlok to Indraprastha, will cover around 12.4 kilometers and is expected to be completed by March 2029."
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