The Union Cabinet on Friday approved the Rithala-Narela-Nathupur (Kundli) corridor under Delhi Metro’s Phase-IV project. This corridor, spanning 26.463 km, is expected to improve connectivity between Delhi and Haryana.

Union Minister for Railways, Ashwini Vaishnaw informed about this development through a post on his X handle. He wrote, “Seamless connectivity between Delhi & Haryana! New metro corridor approved; Rithala – Narela – Nathupur, Length: 26.463 km, Stations: 21 elevated, Cost: ₹6,230 crore. This will reduce travel time, ease traffic congestion and foster urban mobility.”

Seamless connectivity between Delhi & Haryana!
🚇New metro corridor approved; Rithala – Narela – Nathupur
•Length: 26.463 km
•Stations: 21 elevated
•Cost: ₹6,230 crore

This will reduce travel time, ease traffic congestion and foster urban mobility.#CabinetDecision pic.twitter.com/IIAnxJV0rB

— Ashwini Vaishnaw (@AshwiniVaishnaw) December 6, 2024

What Is Special About This Corridor?

According to an official statement, the completion cost of the project is Rs 6,230 crore and is to be implemented Delhi Metro Rail Corporation Limited (DMRC) the existing 50:50 Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) of the Government of India (GoI) and Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi (GNCTD) in four years.

This line will be an extension of the presently operational Shaheed Sthal (New Bus Adda) – Rithala (Red Line) corridor and will boost connectivity in the north western parts of the national capital in areas such as Narela, Bawana, parts of Rohini etc.

This entire stretch will comprise of 21 stations. All the stations of this corridor will be elevated.

Once completed, the corridor will link the Shaheed Sthal New Bus Adda station in Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh, with Nathupur in Haryana, significantly improving connectivity across the National Capital Region (NCR).

The official release added, “This new corridor of the phase – IV project will expand the reach of Delhi Metro network in the NCR thereby further boosting the economy. This extension of the Red Line will reduce congestion on the roads, thus, will help in reducing the pollution caused by motor vehicles.”

21 Stations To Come Up On This Corridor

The stations, which shall come up on this corridor are: Rithala, Rohini Sector 25, Rohini Sector 26, Rohini Sector 31, Rohini Sector 32, Rohini Sector 36, Barwala, Rohini Sector 35, Rohini Sector 34, Bawana Industrial Area – 1 Sector 3,4, Bawana Industrial Area – 1 Sector 1,2, Bawana JJ Colony, Sanoth, New Sanoth, Depot Station, Bhorgarh village, Anaj Mandi Narela, Narela DDA Sports Complex, Narela, Narela Sector 5, Kundli and Nathpur.

This corridor will be Delhi Metro’s fourth extension into Haryana. Presently, the Delhi Metro operates up to Gurugram, Ballabhgarh, and Bahadurgarh in Haryana.

The statement further added, “Construction of Phase-IV (3 Priority Corridors), consisting of 65.202 km and 45 stations, is underway, and as of today, more than 56% of the construction has been completed. The Phase-IV (3 Priority) corridors are likely to be completed in stages by March 2026. In addition, two more corridors, comprising 20.762 kilometers, have also been approved and are in the pre-tendering stages.”

At present, Delhi Metro operates 12 lines covering 392 km with 288 stations. It caters to an average of 64 lakh passenger journeys daily, with a record of 78.67 lakh passenger journeys on November 18, 2024.

The press release also complimented DMRC and said, “Delhi Metro has become the lifeline of the city by setting the epitome of excellence in punctuality, reliability, and safety.”

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