NEW DELHI – Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday opened two new parts of the Delhi Metro. This includes a 12.3 km stretch on the Pink Line from Majlis Park to Maujpur Babarpur and a 9.9 km extension on the Magenta Line from Deepali Chowk to Majlis Park. With this, the Pink Line now forms a full ring of 71.56 km, making Delhi the first city in India with a complete ring metro. The PM also started work on three new corridors under Phase V-A, which will add 16.1 km more. All these projects together are worth over Rs 33,500 crore. Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta called it a big step for better travel, less traffic, and cleaner air. The metro network now goes beyond 375 km, helping more people move around the city easily. This event happened on International Women’s Day, and the PM talked about women’s role in India’s growth. He also criticized the old AAP government for delaying work. Many people in Delhi are happy because these new lines will cut travel time and make life better for daily commuters.
The new metro lines will help areas like Burari, Jagatpur Wazirabad, Khajuri Khas, Bhajanpura, Yamuna Vihar, Madhuban Chowk, Haiderpur Badli Mor, Bhalaswa, and Majlis Park. They will connect better with other parts of NCR like Ghaziabad, Noida, Faridabad, and Gurugram. The Pink Line now has a bridge over the Yamuna River, and the Magenta Line has some very high stations. Officials say these will serve over 1.2 lakh passengers every day. The trains started running from 3 pm on Sunday. This is a big push for public transport in the capital.
The Inauguration Ceremony
The event took place at Burari ground in Delhi. Prime Minister Modi waved the green flag to start the new metro services. He was joined by CM Rekha Gupta, Union Minister Manohar Lal, and other leaders. Modi spoke to a large crowd. He said Delhi is the heart of India and needs good development. “Delhi is not only the capital of the country but is also the identity of India and a symbol of its energy,” he said. He praised the BJP government in Delhi for speeding up work in the last year. Before that, under AAP, many projects were stuck, he added.
Modi also talked about Women’s Day. He said India has fulfilled the promise of making three crore women ‘Lakhpati Didis’. He gave credit to women in politics, science, sports, and other fields. CM Gupta thanked the PM. She called the metro expansion a “huge gift” for women’s safety. She said it will make commuting smoother, reduce traffic jams, and help fight pollution. The event also included starting other projects like new flats for government workers.
Details of the New Pink Line Stretch
The Majlis Park to Maujpur Babarpur part of the Pink Line is 12.3 km long. It has eight elevated stations: Majlis Park (already there), Burari, Jagatpur Village, Khajuri Khas, Bhajanpura, Yamuna Vihar, Maujpur Babarpur. This completes the Pink Line loop. Now, it is 71.56 km with 57 stations. It is India’s first full ring metro. This means people can travel in a circle without changing lines much.
The new stretch has a bridge over the Yamuna River. This is important for connecting East Delhi better. Areas like Burari and Yamuna Vihar will get direct metro links. This will help students, workers, and families. Officials say it will cut travel time by up to 30 minutes for some routes. For example, from East Delhi to North Delhi will be faster. The Pink Line now connects big places like Shiv Vihar to Majlis Park.
This line is part of Delhi Metro Phase IV. It cost a lot but will save money on fuel and reduce cars on roads. The stations are modern with lifts, escalators, and solar panels for green energy.
The Magenta Line Extension
The Deepali Chowk to Majlis Park extension on the Magenta Line is 9.9 km long. It has seven stations: Deepali Chowk, Pitampura, Haiderpur Badli Mor, Bhalaswa Lake, Majlis Park (interchange), Azadpur (interchange), Ashok Vihar. This makes the Magenta Line longer and connects North Delhi better.
One special thing is the height. Part of this line is 28.36 meters high, one of the highest in Delhi Metro. This helps it go over busy roads. It will help people in Rohini and Pitampura. Now, they can reach the airport or other lines easily. Majlis Park is now an interchange for Pink and Magenta lines.
This extension will serve many daily commuters. It links with other lines like Yellow at Azadpur. This means better travel to Gurugram or Noida.
Foundation Stones for Phase V-A Corridors
Along with opening the new lines, PM Modi laid stones for three new corridors under Phase V-A. These are 16.1 km total. The first is R.K. Ashram Marg to Indraprastha, a Central Vista corridor. It is underground and 9.913 km long. It will connect important government areas.
The second is Aerocity to Indira Gandhi Airport Terminal 1 on the Golden Line. This will make airport travel easier. The third is Tughlakabad to Kalindi Kunj, also Golden Line extension. These will help South Delhi, Noida, and airport users.
These projects are part of making Delhi Metro bigger. The total metro work now is worth Rs 18,300 crore for these parts. They will start soon and finish in a few years.
Chief Minister Rekha Gupta’s Views
Delhi CM Rekha Gupta was happy with the event. She said the metro expansion is a historic step. “The metro expansion is expected to make daily commuting smoother, cut traffic congestion and help tackle pollution in the capital,” she said. She added that it will boost links for NCR people, especially to the airport.
Gupta praised the engineering. She mentioned the high elevated section on Magenta Line. She said these corridors mark a big achievement. Under BJP rule, development has sped up after AAP’s delays, she hinted.
She also talked about other works like a new drainage plan to fight pollution and waterlogging. The government is working in mission mode for welfare.
Prime Minister Modi’s Speech Highlights
In his speech, PM Modi slammed the old AAP government. He called it ‘AAPda’ for less work and more excuses. He said they delayed Metro Phase IV for politics. They ignored Ayushman Bharat and Yamuna cleaning.
Modi said now, with BJP, things are moving fast. “The pace of all-round development in Delhi has accelerated since the BJP government was formed a year ago,” he said. He promised a modern Delhi with better infrastructure.
He linked it to Viksit Bharat. The metro will help ease of living. On Women’s Day, he said women are leading India.
Benefits for Commuters and Environment
These new lines will help over 1.2 lakh people daily. Travel time will be shorter. For example, from Burari to airport will be quicker. Less cars mean less pollution. Delhi has bad air, so metro helps.
Congestion on roads will drop. More people will use public transport. The ring metro means loop travel, like in other big cities.
It will boost economy. Better connectivity means more jobs and business. Areas like East Delhi will grow.
Safety for women is key. CM said it’s a gift for them. Metro has women’s coaches and CCTV.
History and Growth of Delhi Metro
Delhi Metro started in 2002. First line was Red from Shahdara to Tis Hazari. Now, it has 12 lines, over 375 km, 288 stations. It carries over 60 lakh people daily.
Phase I was 65 km, Phase II 125 km, Phase III 160 km. Phase IV is ongoing, 65 km more. Phase V-A is new.
Delhi Metro is known for being on time and clean. It has won awards for green work. Solar power at stations saves energy.
The ring on Pink Line is special. It circles the city, helping avoid center crowds.
Other Projects Launched
Besides metro, PM started redevelopment of seven government colonies. This includes 2,722 new flats and foundation for 6,632 more. Cost Rs 15,200 crore. Areas like Sarojini Nagar, Netaji Nagar, Kasturba Nagar.
This is for better housing for government staff. Modern flats with green spaces.
All projects total Rs 33,500 crore. It’s a big push for Delhi’s growth.
Challenges and Future Plans
Building metro is hard in crowded Delhi. Land, traffic, costs are issues. But DMRC does it well.
Future plans include more phases. Goal is 500 km by 2030. Driverless trains, better tech.
Government wants metro in all NCR. This will help fight climate change.
FAQs
Q: What new metro corridors did PM Modi inaugurate?
A: He opened the 12.3 km Majlis Park to Maujpur Babarpur on Pink Line with 8 stations and 9.9 km Deepali Chowk to Majlis Park on Magenta Line with 7 stations. This completes the 71.56 km Pink Line ring.
Q: What are the stations on the new Pink Line stretch?
A: The stations are Burari, Jagatpur Village, Khajuri Khas, Bhajanpura, Yamuna Vihar, Maujpur Babarpur. Majlis Park is already there.
Q: What about the Magenta Line extension stations?
A: Deepali Chowk, Pitampura, Haiderpur Badli Mor, Bhalaswa Lake, Majlis Park, Azadpur, Ashok Vihar.
Q: What Phase V-A corridors started?
A: Three corridors totaling 16.1 km: R.K. Ashram Marg to Indraprastha (9.913 km underground), Aerocity to IGI Airport Terminal 1, Tughlakabad to Kalindi Kunj.
Q: How much do these projects cost?
A: The metro parts are Rs 18,300 crore, total projects Rs 33,500 crore.
Q: What did CM Rekha Gupta say?
A: She called it historic for connectivity, shorter times, less congestion, reduced pollution. A gift for women’s safety.
Q: What did PM Modi say about old government?
A: He called AAP ‘AAPda’ for delays in metro, health schemes, Yamuna cleaning.
Q: How will this help environment?
A: Less cars, lower pollution. Metro uses green energy.
Q: When did trains start on new lines?
A: From 3 pm on March 8, 2026.
Q: What is Delhi Metro length now?
A: Over 375 km with 288 stations.