New Delhi: The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved Phase-IV A of the Delhi Metro Rail Project, paving the way for a major expansion of the capital’s mass rapid transit system and adding fresh momentum to urban mobility in the National Capital Region.
Under the approved plan, 13 new stations will be developed over the next three years, including 10 underground and three elevated stations. The project will add nearly 16 kilometres to the Delhi Metro network at a sanctioned cost of ₹12,015 crore.
Announcing the decision, Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said the Delhi Metro has played a transformative role in the daily lives of residents and commuters. He said the new expansion would mark another important chapter in the evolution of the city’s public transport infrastructure, further strengthening connectivity and convenience for millions of passengers.
With the addition of Phase-IV A, the total length of the Delhi Metro network is expected to cross the 400-kilometre mark, significantly enhancing its reach across the capital and adjoining regions.
The expansion will cover three key corridors. The Ramakrishna Ashram Marg–Indraprastha corridor will span 9.9 kilometres at an estimated cost of ₹9,570.4 crore. The Aerocity–Airport Terminal-1 corridor will cover 2.3 kilometres with an expenditure of ₹1,419.6 crore, while the Tughlakabad–Kalindi Kunj corridor will extend over 3.9 kilometres at a cost of ₹1,024.8 crore.
Officials said the project is expected to improve last-mile connectivity, ease traffic congestion on major arterial roads and promote environmentally sustainable transport across Delhi.
The Cabinet approval coincided with the Delhi Metro completing 23 years of operations on Wednesday. From its modest beginnings, the network has expanded to over 352 kilometres with 257 stations spread across ten lines, including the Airport Line, emerging as one of the largest and most efficient metro systems in the world.
In another boost to its reputation, the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation was recently selected for the ICI Awards 2025 by the Indian Concrete Institute, Chennai. The award, in the “Outstanding Prestressed Concrete Structure in the Country” category, was conferred for the Maujpur–Majlis Park corridor.
The Maujpur–Majlis Park stretch is a crucial part of the broader Phase-IV expansion and functions as an extension of the Pink Line. Once fully completed, it is set to become India’s first circular ring metro line, a milestone expected to significantly enhance cross-city connectivity and urban mobility in the national capital.
