Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta announced the Phase-V (B) expansion of the Delhi Metro, adding seven new corridors to the city's transit network.
The expansion aims to increase accessibility for citizens in outer Delhi, reducing reliance on road transport, and integrating underserved residential areas into the urban core.
Gupta made the announcement on May 3, 2024 [5], during the 32nd Foundation Day of the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation [4]. The Phase-V (B) plan includes the construction of approximately 97 km of track [1] and 65 new stations [3].
"We will soon start work on seven new corridors to make the metro accessible to more citizens," Gupta said [2].
The project is designed to push the network deeper into the outskirts of the city. A DMRC official said the Phase-V (B) plan will add 97 km of track and 65 new stations, taking the network deeper into outer Delhi [1].
Gupta said the expansion is part of a vision to connect the outer parts of Delhi and improve public transport for all [2].
While the announcement centered on infrastructure growth, some reports indicated the Chief Minister's visit to the metro was prompted by an appeal from Prime Minister Narendra Modi to encourage greater public transport usage [6]. However, other primary reports focused exclusively on the foundation day celebrations and the technical details of the expansion [1, 2].
“The Phase-V (B) plan will add 97 km of track and 65 new stations.”
The Phase-V (B) expansion represents a strategic shift toward decentralizing Delhi's transit hub. By extending 97 km of track into outer regions, the city seeks to mitigate traffic congestion in the center and provide reliable commuting options for a growing suburban population.
