PM Narendra Modi to Launch New Delhi Metro Corridors, Strengthening Connectivity Across the Capital

New Delhi | 8 March 2026 Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to inaugurate two new corridors of the Delhi Metro in the national capital, along with laying the foundation stones for several major development projects on Sunday. The initiatives are part of infrastructure works worth around ₹33,500 crore. During the event, the prime minister is also expected to address a public gathering. Ahead of the launch, Rekha Gupta highlighted that expanding the metro network is an important step toward improving public transport in Delhi and said the state government has prioritised public transport in the 2025–26 budget. The prime minister will inaugurate the Majlis Park–Maujpur-Babarpur section of the Delhi Metro Pink Line and the Deepali Chowk–Majlis Park section of the Delhi Metro Magenta Line. With this expansion, the Pink Line will stretch to 71.56 kilometres, completing the country’s first fully functional “ring metro” that connects large parts of the city. The newly opened stretch will include stations such as Burari, Jharoda Majra, Jagatpur-Wazirabad, Soorghat, Nanaksar-Sonia Vihar, Khajuri Khas, Bhajanpura and Yamuna Vihar before reaching Maujpur-Babarpur. Officials say this corridor will improve connectivity between north-east and north-west Delhi and make daily travel faster for commuters. The Deepali Chowk–Majlis Park section will extend the Magenta Line to nearly 49 kilometres. This corridor is part of the extension of the Botanical Garden–Krishna Park Extension route. The elevated stretch will feature seven stations, including Madhuban Chowk, Uttar Pitampura-Prashant Vihar, Haiderpur Village, Haiderpur Badli Mor and Bhalswa. Another highlight of the Majlis Park–Maujpur-Babarpur project is a new bridge built over the Yamuna River along with a double-decker viaduct that carries both a metro track and a road flyover. Apart from the inaugurations, the prime minister will also lay the foundation stones for three new metro corridors under Phase 5(A). These include the underground Central Vista corridor connecting Ramakrishna Ashram Marg and Indraprastha, the underground extension of the Delhi Metro Golden Line between Aerocity and Indira Gandhi Airport Terminal-1, and an elevated extension from Tughlakabad to Kalindi Kunj. These projects aim to improve connectivity between Delhi and nearby NCR cities such as Noida, Faridabad and Ballabhgarh. In addition, development works worth around ₹15,200 crore will be launched under the redevelopment of General Pool Residential Accommodation (GPRA) colonies. A day before International Women’s Day, Rekha Gupta also travelled on a Delhi Transport Corporation bus using the Saheli Pink National Common Mobility Card (NCMC), which allows women to travel free on DTC buses. The move highlighted the government’s focus on improving and promoting accessible public transport in the capital. PM Modi to Launch New Delhi Metro Corridors, Boosting Connectivity Across the Capital Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate two new corridors of the Delhi Metro in Delhi on Sunday and also lay foundation stones for development projects worth about ₹33,500 crore. During the event, he is expected to address a public gathering. Ahead of the inauguration, Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said that expanding the metro network will strengthen the city’s public transport system. The prime minister will open the Majlis Park–Maujpur-Babarpur section of the Delhi Metro Pink Line and the Deepali Chowk–Majlis Park stretch of the Delhi Metro Magenta Line. After this expansion, the Pink Line will reach a length of 71.56 km, completing the country’s first fully operational “ring metro” connecting many parts of the capital. The new stretch will include several stations such as Burari, Jharoda Majra, Jagatpur-Wazirabad, Soorghat, Nanaksar-Sonia Vihar, Khajuri Khas, Bhajanpura and Yamuna Vihar. The Magenta Line extension will also add new elevated stations including Madhuban Chowk, Uttar Pitampura-Prashant Vihar and Haiderpur Badli Mor. The Pink Line project also features a bridge over the Yamuna River and a double-decker structure carrying both a metro track and a road flyover. Apart from these launches, Modi will lay the foundation stones for three new metro corridors under Phase 5(A), including the Central Vista corridor and extensions of the Delhi Metro Golden Line. These projects aim to improve travel between Delhi and nearby NCR cities such as Noida, Faridabad and Ballabhgarh, further strengthening regional connectivity.