Full stretch of Delhi Metro’s Magenta Line inaugurated

New Delhi, May 28

The Kalkaji Mandir– Janakpuri West Magenta corridor of the Delhi Metro was formally flagged off for passenger services today by the Union Minister for Housing and Urban Affairs Hardeep Singh Puri and the Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal.

The 24.82 km long corridor is the longest stretch opened as part of Delhi Metro’s Phase III so far. It consists of 16 stations (14 underground, two elevated) and will provide connectivity to the capital’s arterial Outer Ring Road. The corridor will also connect the airport’s domestic terminal with metro services for the first time. Passenger services on this section will commence from 6 am tomorrow morning.

Puri said, ”Delhi Metro now has a network of 277 km. By December this year, it will reach the 380 km mark.” Kejriwal said, "I congratulate Delhi Metro’s engineers and the people of Delhi for the opening of this line. This line will bring more comfort for the people and will improve the traffic situation.”

After the inauguration, the dignitaries travelled in a train to the Hauz Khas metro station. — TNS