To enhance connectivity across central and east Delhi, the Delhi Metro is planning the construction of four new underground stations. Authorities hope the project will not only improve public transportation efficiency but also encourage more people to switch from private vehicles to the metro, thereby helping to reduce congestion and pollution in the capital. The new stations are part of a broader initiative to strengthen Delhi’s urban mobility network and make daily travel more convenient for residents. Scroll on to know more about this.
Delhi Metro To Build 4 New Underground Stations
According to Hindustan Times, the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) is planning four new underground stations as part of the upcoming fourth-phase expansion of the metro network. The upcoming corridor connecting central and east Delhi will include four new stations: New Delhi, Delhi Gate, Delhi Sachivalaya–IG Stadium, and Indraprastha, aimed at improving accessibility and commuter convenience across the city.
The DMRC plans to design and build the full station structures, including platforms, concourses, and service corridors, with complete integration of architectural, structural, mechanical, and electrical systems. All four new underground metro stations in Delhi will have permanent and temporary works required for safe operations, including cut-and-cover station boxes, base slabs, concourse slabs, intermediate slabs, roof slabs and side-wall structures.
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More About This Expansion Plan
Hindustan Times reported that DMRC also plans to construct pedestrian subways for inter-modal connectivity and smooth passenger circulation. The corridor will feature entry and exit points fitted with staircases, escalators, and elevators, designed to manage the anticipated passenger traffic efficiently, according to official documents.
According to DMRC documents, this underground corridor is part of the broader Phase-IV expansion of the Delhi Metro network. The project aims to enhance mobility across the city and reduce congestion in the national capital.
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