Delhi Metro Approves Major Magenta Line Extension, Fully Driverless Corridor Planned With 65 Stations

Published: Wednesday, February 11, 2026, 17:48 [IST]

The Delhi Metro is set to witness a major transformation as the Magenta Line (Line-8) emerges as the backbone of the network after the latest expansion approvals. With the inclusion of Phase-IV and the newly sanctioned Phase-V (A) corridors, the Magenta Line will stretch from Noida Botanical Garden to Inderlok, covering nearly 89 kilometres and becoming the longest corridor in the Delhi Metro system. Once completed, the entire stretch will operate as a fully driverless Metro line, significantly boosting cross-city connectivity across Delhi-NCR.

What sets this expansion apart is the scale of integration. The Magenta Line will feature 21 interchange stations, the highest on any Delhi Metro corridor, allowing seamless transfers between multiple lines and easing congestion on busy routes. Four stations-Central Secretariat, New Delhi, Azadpur and Inderlok-will function as triple interchange hubs, linking three Metro lines each. The corridor will include 65 stations, with 40 underground, and will continue to showcase landmark engineering feats such as Haiderpur Badli Mor, the highest elevated station, and Hauz Khas, the deepest underground station in the network.

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The Delhi Metro is expanding its Magenta Line (Line-8) to become the longest corridor, spanning approximately 89 kilometers from Noida Botanical Garden to Inderlok. This expansion, including Phase-IV and Phase-V (A) corridors, will feature 21 interchange stations, including triple interchange hubs at Central Secretariat, New Delhi, Azadpur and Inderlok.