New Delhi: The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi approved three new corridors under the Delhi Metro Phase V(A) project to strengthen connectivity across the national capital.
The approved corridors include R.K. Ashram Marg to Indraprastha, Aerocity to IGD Airport Terminal-1, and Tughlakabad to Kalindi Kunj. Together, these stretches will cover 16.076 kilometres and expand access to key commercial, administrative and residential zones.
Officials said the total cost of Delhi Metro Phase V(A) stands at Rs 12,014.91 crore. Funding will come from the Government of India, the Government of Delhi and international funding agencies. The project aims to improve urban mobility while reducing congestion and pollution.
The R.K. Ashram Marg to Indraprastha section will span 9.913 kilometres. It will extend the Botanical Garden–R.K. Ashram Marg corridor and provide direct Metro access to the Central Vista area, which is undergoing redevelopment.
The Aerocity to IGD Airport Terminal-1 stretch will measure 2.263 kilometres. The Tughlakabad to Kalindi Kunj corridor will extend 3.9 kilometres. These two sections will expand the Aerocity–Tughlakabad corridor and strengthen airport connectivity with southern parts of Delhi.
According to officials, these extensions will include 13 stations. Ten stations will be underground, while three will be elevated. The design aims to ensure faster travel and smoother passenger movement.
Connectivity boost under Delhi Metro Phase V(A)
The Central Vista corridor will connect all Kartavya Bhawans and provide doorstep access for office-goers and visitors. Officials estimated that nearly 60,000 office workers and about two lakh visitors would benefit daily from this connectivity.
After completion, the R.K. Ashram Marg to Indraprastha corridor will improve links between West, North and Old Delhi with Central Delhi. The southern corridors will connect areas such as Saket, Chhatarpur and Kalindi Kunj with the domestic airport terminal.
Officials said the extensions of the Magenta Line and the Golden Line would ease road congestion. They added that reduced dependence on private vehicles would help cut fossil fuel use and lower pollution levels.
Stations on the R.K. Ashram Marg–Indraprastha stretch will include Shivaji Stadium, Central Secretariat, Kartavya Bhawan, India Gate, War Memorial–High Court, Baroda House and Bharat Mandapam. The Tughlakabad–Kalindi Kunj section will include Sarita Vihar Depot, Madanpur Khadar and Kalindi Kunj.
Construction of Phase IV, covering 111 kilometres and 83 stations, is already underway. About 80.43% of civil work on priority corridors has been completed. Officials expect phased completion by December 2026.
Delhi Metro currently handles an average of 65 lakh passenger journeys daily. The highest recorded ridership stood at 81.87 lakh on August 8, 2025. DMRC operates 12 lines spanning about 395 kilometres with 289 stations, making it India’s largest Metro network.
