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Delhi Metro's Magenta Line: 89 KM Driverless Route to Transform Connectivity
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News18•27-09-2026, 11:45
Delhi Metro's Magenta Line: 89 KM Driverless Route to Transform Connectivity
- •Delhi Metro's Magenta Line is set to become the longest route, spanning 89 kilometers from Botanical Garden to Inderlok.
- •This expansion will drastically improve connectivity for Noida, Old Delhi, Central Vista, and North-West Delhi, eliminating the need for multiple train changes.
- •The route will provide direct access to key locations including New Delhi Railway Station, India Gate, and the entire Central Vista area.
- •The Union Cabinet approved the 12.4-kilometer Inderlok-Indraprastha underground extension, with construction already underway at Sarai Rohilla Metro Station.
- •Central Secretariat will become Delhi Metro's first triple interchange station, connecting three different lines, and the Magenta Line will interconnect with 7 major lines.
Key Questions Answered
The fully extended Magenta Line will span 89 kilometers, connecting Botanical Garden to Inderlok and making it Delhi's longest metro route.
The Central Secretariat station will transform into Delhi Metro's first triple interchange station, where passengers can access the Yellow Line, Violet Line, and the extended Magenta Line/Central Vista corridor.
Upon full completion of the project from Botanical Garden to Inderlok, the Magenta Line will feature a total of 65 stations, with 40 of them being completely underground.
