289 Stations and Counting! Delhi Metro’s Epic Expansion The Delhi Metro will launch the Janakpuri West–Krishna Park Extension section of the Magenta Line today, January 5, 2025, at 3 PM. This new section introduces the Krishna Park Extension station, extending the Magenta Line from Botanical Garden to Janakpuri West. Trains will operate every 16 minutes, enhancing connectivity in the area. With this extension, the Magenta Line now spans approximately 40 kilometers.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate this section and also lay the foundation for the upcoming 26.5-kilometer Rithala-Narela-Kundli Metro corridor, which will connect rural regions in North and Northwest Delhi to the metro network by 2026. The overall Delhi Metro network now includes 289 stations, covering 394.4 kilometers, with more expansions in the works under Phase IV.

The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) will begin services on the Janakpuri West–Krishna Park Extension section of the Magenta Line on Sunday, January 5, 2025, at 3 pm. This marks the first operational segment of DMRC’s ambitious Phase-IV expansion. The Krishna Park Extension Station increases the Delhi Metro network to 289 stations, covering a total distance of 394.448 km.

This new section extends the Botanical Garden–Janakpuri West route, improving connectivity for commuters in the surrounding areas. Initially, trains between Janakpuri West and Krishna Park Extension will run every 16 minutes. With this addition, the Magenta Line now spans approximately 40 kilometers. The extension from Krishna Park Extension to RK Ashram Marg is planned to be completed in phases by 2026.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate this new section and also lay the foundation for the 26.5-kilometer-long Rithala–Narela–Kundli Metro corridor, which is expected to improve connectivity to outer Delhi and Haryana’s Sonipat district, aiding smoother travel and regional development. DMRC’s ongoing expansion further strengthens its position as one of the largest metro networks globally.

 

289 Stations and Counting! Delhi Metro’s Epic Expansion Delhi Metro’s Rithala-Kundli corridor is set to be launched soon. Chief Minister Atishi announced that the foundation stone for this new metro corridor will be laid on Sunday. The project, which is part of the Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS), will enhance inter-state connectivity, linking Delhi with neighboring states including Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, and Rajasthan. The Delhi government has contributed ₹1,260 crore to the RRTS initiative, which is being jointly funded by the central and state governments.

Atishi also highlighted the extension of the Magenta Line from Janakpuri West to Krishna Park, which will improve accessibility in West Delhi and reduce travel time. The RRTS project will focus on three major corridors: Delhi-Alwar, Delhi-Panipat, and Delhi-Meerut.

Since 2014-15, the Delhi Metro network has expanded from 193 km to 393 km, with an additional 250 km under construction. Daily ridership has surged from 24 lakh to over 60 lakh. The government has invested ₹7,278 crore in metro expansion, which includes new lines and coaches, such as the Blue Line extension to Noida and the Green Line to Bahadurgarh.

Additionally, the recent expansion of the Airport Metro Express Line from Dwarka Sector 21 to YashoBhoomi Dwarka Sector 25 is another milestone. These projects aim to reduce traffic congestion, enhance public transport, and support economic growth in Delhi and neighboring regions. The first segment of the RRTS, connecting Sahibabad to New Ashok Nagar, will be inaugurated tomorrow.

On Saturday, Chief Minister Atishi announced that the AAP-led Delhi government and the BJP-led central government would jointly inaugurate a new metro line and the Namo Bharat Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS) on Sunday. Atishi highlighted that 250 kilometers of metro lines are currently under construction in Delhi, underscoring the city’s significant growth under AAP governance. The Delhi government has contributed ₹7,278 crore for metro expansion and ₹1,260 crore for three priority RRTS corridors.

289 Stations and Counting! Delhi Metro’s Epic Expansion She emphasized that Sunday would be a transformative day for Delhi’s infrastructure, with two major metro projects and the first segment of the RRTS set to be launched. The Delhi Metro network has grown from 193 km in 2014-15 to 393 km now, and daily ridership has surged from 24 lakh to over 60 lakh, benefiting Delhi residents.

The first RRTS segment, connecting Sahibabad in Uttar Pradesh to New Ashok Nagar in Delhi, will also be inaugurated on Sunday. The RRTS project, a joint initiative between the central and state governments, aims to strengthen regional connectivity.

BJP Delhi President Virendra Sachdeva responded by stating that the Delhi government made only a minimal financial contribution to the RRTS and claimed that the Delhi government’s approval for the Janakpuri West to Krishna Park Metro extension was delayed by two years. He also mentioned that the Rithala-Kundli Metro project does not involve Delhi government’s participation.

The Krishna Park Extension station on the Magenta Line will begin operations at 3 pm on January 5, marking the first station of Delhi Metro’s Phase IV expansion. With the opening of this station, the Delhi Metro network now includes 289 stations spanning 394.4 km. Initially, trains on the Janakpuri West–Krishna Park Extension route will run every 16 minutes. The Magenta Line will extend to 40 km, with further extensions to RK Ashram Marg scheduled for completion by 2026.