The Delhi government has approved an extensive expansion of the city's Metro rail network, adding over 97 kilometres of new lines and 65 stations across seven corridors under the Phase V(B) plan.
The project, estimated to cost ₹48,204.56 crore, aims to improve connectivity between the outskirts and emerging parts of the Capital with central Delhi.
Four of the seven corridors have been designated as priority projects and will be taken up on a fast-track basis, with a target to complete these priority corridors by 2029.
The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) will bifurcate the detailed project reports (DPRs) into priority and non-priority ones for effective and phased implementation.
The expansion is expected to bring localities of Najafgarh, Narela, Mithapur, and Khera Kalan on the Metro map, linking them with the existing network.
The project will significantly enhance access to public transport in underserved areas, connecting far-flung and fast-growing areas of Delhi to the Metro network.
Once completed, Phase V (B) is expected to significantly expand the reach of the Metro network, strengthening its role as a primary mode of transport for daily commuters in the national capital.
