New Delhi [India], February 11 (ANI): The Magenta Line (Line-8) of the Delhi Metro network is set to emerge as the longest corridor in the system, featuring the highest number of interchange stations and underground stations, significantly enhancing cross-city connectivity across the National Capital Region.
According to a press release, in light of the recently sanctioned Phase V (A) corridor — namely the Line-8 (Magenta Line) extension from Ramakrishna Ashram Marg to Indraprastha via Central Vista — the Indraprastha-Inderlok corridor of Phase IV will be implemented as an extension of the Magenta Line.
The total length of the Magenta Line, from Botanical Garden to Inderlok, will be approximately 89 kilometers, making it the longest corridor in the Delhi Metro network. The line will operate entirely as a driverless metro corridor once fully operational.
Following completion, the Magenta Line will have 21 interchange stations. At present, the operational stretch has four interchange stations — Kalkaji Mandir, Botanical Garden, Janakpuri West, and Hauz Khas. An additional 17 interchange stations will be added under Phase IV and Phase V (A), namely Kalindi Kunj, Chirag Delhi, Terminal-1 IGI Airport, Peeragarhi, Pitampura (Madhuban Chowk), Haiderpur Badli Mor, Majlis Park, Azadpur, Pulbangash, Nabi Karim, Ramakrishna Ashram Marg, Shivaji Stadium, Central Secretariat, Indraprastha, Delhi Gate, New Delhi, and Inderlok.
Among these, Central Secretariat, Azadpur, New Delhi, and Inderlok will serve as triple interchange stations.
Once completed, the Magenta Line from Botanical Garden to Inderlok will have 65 stations, of which 40 will be underground. The extensive interchange facilities are expected to reduce travel time, decongest major corridors, and provide seamless, end-to-end connectivity across the city.
The Magenta Line also features two major engineering landmarks of the Delhi Metro network. Haiderpur Badli Mor, located on this corridor, is the highest elevated Metro station in the system, with a rail level height of approximately 28.362 meters at Pier No. 340. Hauz Khas, also on the Magenta Line, is the deepest underground Metro station at approximately 29 meters. These milestones highlight the corridor’s complex engineering and technological excellence. (ANI)
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