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Cabinet approves INR 8.399 crore expansion project for Delhi Metro

PNT Reporter | Last Updated : 21st Mar, 2024
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The Union Cabinet in New Delhi has approved Delhi Metro's INR 8,399 crore expansion plan, introducing two new rail corridors to bolster public transport. Set for completion by March 2026, the project aims to alleviate traffic congestion and enhance connectivity. With funding from various sources, the expansion will significantly amplify Delhi's metro network. Additionally, deals to improve cooperation with Bhutan in energy efficiency and trade have been approved.

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In a move to bolster public transportation in the capital, the Union Cabinet has approved the expansion of the Delhi metro line. The project, with an estimated cost of INR 8,399 crore, aims to enhance connectivity by introducing two new rail corridors.

According to Union Minister for Information and Broadcasting, Anurag Thakur, the newly approved lines are expected to be operational for public use by March 2026. The expansion project will link Inderlok and Indraprastha through a 12.3-kilometre rail line and Lajpat Nagar with Saket through an 8.3-kilometre line.

Highlighting the significance of the project, Thakur emphasized its potential to reduce fossil-fuel consumption and transportation costs while simultaneously improving the overall quality of life for citizens.

Funding for the project, totaling INR 8,399 crore, will be a collaborative effort between the Centre, the government of Delhi, and international funding agencies. The expansion is set to offer enhanced connectivity to various regions, including Bahadurgarh in Haryana, by facilitating seamless travel across different metro lines. Currently, the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) operates a network spanning 391 kilometers with 286 stations.

In addition to the metro expansion, the cabinet also approved deals aimed at bolstering cooperation between India and Bhutan in key areas such as energy efficiency and bilateral trade in food and petroleum.

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