New Delhi, Feb 11 (NationPress) The Magenta Line (Line-8) of the Delhi Metro system is poised to become the longest corridor in the network, boasting the highest number of interchange and underground stations. According to officials, this expansion is anticipated to significantly improve cross-city connectivity throughout Delhi-NCR.

Following the recent approval of the Phase –V (A) corridor, specifically the Magenta Line extension from Ramakrishna Ashram Marg to Indraprastha (via Central Vista), the Indraprastha – Inderlok corridor of Phase –IV will be executed as an extension of the Magenta Line.

With these enhancements, the entire length of the Magenta Line, which stretches from Noida Botanical Garden to Inderlok, is expected to reach approximately 89 kilometers, making it the longest corridor in the Delhi Metro network. The line will operate from Botanical Garden to Inderlok and, once fully operational, will function entirely as a driverless Metro corridor. Anuj Dayal, Principal Executive Director (Corporate Communications) of DMRC, provided insights into the project's expansion.

Upon the completion of Phase-IV and Phase-V (A) expansions, the Magenta Line will feature a total of 21 interchange stations. Currently, the operational stretch has four interchange stations—Kalkaji Mandir, Botanical Garden, Janakpuri West, and Hauz Khas.

Additionally, 17 interchange stations will be introduced under Phase-IV and Phase-V (A). These include 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.

Officials have indicated that Central Secretariat, Azadpur, New Delhi, and Inderlok will serve as triple interchange stations, connecting three different Metro lines each.

Once completed, the Magenta Line corridor from Botanical Garden to Inderlok will have 65 stations, with 40 underground stations. The extensive interchange facilities are expected to decrease travel time, ease congestion on major corridors, and provide seamless end-to-end connectivity across Delhi-NCR.

This corridor is also notable for featuring two remarkable engineering landmarks of the Delhi Metro. Haiderpur Badli Mor is the highest elevated station in the system, standing at a rail level height of approximately 28.362 meters at Pier no 340, while Hauz Khas is recognized as the deepest underground Metro station at around 29 meters. These achievements highlight the corridor's complex engineering and technological excellence.