The Union Cabinet on Friday approved the Rithala-Kundli corridor, a vital part of the Delhi Metro’s Phase-IV expansion. The 26.463-km corridor, which will be fully elevated, aims to enhance connectivity in the northwestern parts of Delhi and neighbouring Haryana. This project will include 21 stations, linking key areas such as Narela, Bawana, and parts of Rohini.
The Rithala-Kundli extension will be integrated with the existing Shaheed Sthal (New Bus Adda)-Rithala (Red Line) corridor, improving access between Delhi and Haryana. The project will play a crucial role in alleviating traffic congestion in the region, benefiting thousands of commuters. Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, in a press conference, stated that the project is expected to be completed in four years from the date of sanction. Once finished, the Delhi Metro network will rank among the world’s top three largest metro systems. The total cost for the Rithala-Kundli corridor is estimated at ₹6,230 crore.
The 21 stations on the new line will include Rithala, Rohini Sector 25, Bawana Industrial Area, Narela, and Kundli, among others. This extension marks the Delhi Metro’s fourth expansion into Haryana, with existing lines already connecting Gurugram, Ballabhgarh, and Bahadurgarh. The Phase-IV project, including three priority corridors covering a total of 65.202 km and 45 stations, is already underway, with over 56% of construction completed. The expansion is expected to be completed in stages by March 2026. Additionally, two more corridors, totaling 20.762 km, are currently in the pre-tendering stage. Currently, Delhi Metro operates 12 lines covering approximately 392 km and serving 288 stations. On average, the network facilitates around 64 lakh passenger journeys daily, with the highest recorded at 78.67 lakh on November 18, 2023.
