The Magenta Line is a metro rail line of the Delhi Metro, a rapid transit system in Delhi, India and the first driverless metro in India. The line, which trundles across South Delhi and is majorly underground, spans 37.46 kilometers (23.28 mi) and consists of 25 metro stations: 10 are elevated and the rest are underground. Unlike the Airport Metro Express, this line directly serves Terminal 1 of the Indira Gandhi International Airport.
The Janakpuri West metro station on the line contains India's tallest escalator with a vertical height of 15.6 metres. The Magenta Line has interchanges with the Yellow Line at Hauz Khas, Blue Line at Janakpuri West and Botanical Garden and the Violet Line at Kalkaji Mandir of the Delhi Metro network.
Shankar Vihar metro station is unique within the network as it is the only station where civilian movement is restricted by the military. Located within the Delhi Cantonment, it primarily serves defence personnel due to its position in the heart of the defence zone. The Hauz Khas metro station on this line is the deepest metro station in the network at a depth of 29 metres.
For the first time in India, the construction of two parallel tunnels was successfully completed concurrently at the Dabri Mor–Janakpuri South station.
History
The line was initially scheduled for completion in December 2016, but the timeline was extended due to challenging tunnelling conditions. Trial runs began in August 2017. The line was inaugurated in two phases: the first section, from Botanical Garden to Kalkaji Mandir, was opened to the public on December 25, 2017. The second phase was inaugurated on May 28, 2018, with the remaining section becoming operational and open for public use on May 29, 2018 at 06:00 IST.
Extension history
A stretch of 8.679 km, comprising 9 stations on the Botanical Garden–Kalkaji Mandir section, was opened to the public on 25 December 2017. The remaining portion of the line became operational on 28 May 2018.
| Magenta Line | |||
| Extension date | Sections | Length | Stations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 December 2017 | Botanical Garden – Kalkaji Mandir | 12.64 kilometers (7.85 mi) | 9 |
| 28 May 2018 | Kalkaji Mandir – Janakpuri West | 24.82 kilometers (15.42 mi) | 16 |
| Total | Botanical Garden – Janakpuri West | 37.46 kilometers (23.28 mi) | 25 |
Phase 4
In addition to Kalindi Kunj depot, the Magenta Line will have a new depot at Mangolpuri. Under this phase, the line will be further extended from Janakpuri West to Ramakrishna Ashram Marg, providing interchanges with Green, Red, Yellow, Pink and Blue lines, and improving connectivity in the northern parts of Delhi. The extension is expected to be completed by March 2026.
Stations
Main article: List of Delhi Metro stations| Magenta Line | |||||||||
| # | Stations | Phase | Opening | Interchange connections | Station layout | Platform layout | Depot connection | Depot layout | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| English | Hindi | ||||||||
| 1 | Ramakrishna Ashram Marg | रामकृष्ण आश्रम मार्ग | 4 | 2026 | Blue Line | Underground | Island | None | None |
| 2 | Nabi Karim | नबी करीम | 4 | 2026 | Green Line (Phase 4 - Under Construction) |
Underground | Island | None | None |
| 3 | Sadar Bazar | सदर बाज़ार | 4 | 2026 | None | Underground | Island | None | None |
| 4 | Pul Bangash | पुल बंगश | 4 | 2026 | Red Line | Underground | Island | None | None |
| 5 | Ghanta Ghar | घंटा घर | 4 | 2026 | None | Underground | Island | None | None |
| 6 | Derawal Nagar | डेरावाल नगर | 4 | 2026 | None | Underground | Island | None | None |
| 7 | Ashok Vihar | अशोक विहार | 4 | 2026 | None | Elevated | Side | None | None |
| 8 | Azadpur | आज़ादपुर | 4 | 2026 | Pink Line Yellow Line |
Elevated | Side | None | None |
| 9 | Majlis Park | मजलिस पार्क | 4 | 2026 | Pink Line | Elevated | Island | None | None |
| 10 | Bhalaswa | भलस्वा | 4 | 2026 | None | Elevated | Side | None | None |
| 11 | Haiderpur Badli Mor | हैदरपुर बादली मोड़ | 4 | 2026 | Yellow Line | Elevated | Island | None | None |
| 12 | North Pitampura | उत्तर पीतमपुरा | 4 | 2026 | None | Elevated | Side | None | None |
| 13 | Prashant Vihar | प्रशांत विहार | 4 | 2026 | None | Elevated | Side | None | None |
| 14 | Pitampura | पीतमपुरा | 4 | 2026 | Red Line | Elevated | Side | None | None |
| 15 | Deepali Chowk | दीपाली चौक | 4 | 2026 | None | Elevated | Side | None | None |
| 16 | Pushpanjali | पुष्पांजली | 4 | 2026 | None | Elevated | Side | None | None |
| 17 | West Enclave | वेस्ट एन्क्लेव | 4 | 2026 | None | Elevated | Side | None | None |
| 18 | Mangolpuri | मंगोलपुरी | 4 | 2026 | None | Elevated | Side | Mangolpuri Depot | At Grade |
| 19 | Peeragarhi | पीरागढ़ी | 4 | 2026 | Green Line | Elevated | Side | None | None |
| 20 | Paschim Vihar | पश्चिम विहार | 4 | 2026 | None | Elevated | Side | None | None |
| 21 | Keshopur | केशोपुर | 4 | 2026 | None | Elevated | Side | None | None |
| 22 | Krishna Park Extension | कृष्णा पार्क एक्सटेंशन | 4 | 2024 | None | Underground | Island | None | None |
| 23 | Janakpuri West | जनकपुरी पश्चिम | 3 | 29 May 2018 | Blue Line | Underground | Island | None | None |
| 24 | Dabri Mor - Janakpuri South | डाबरी मोड़ - दक्षिण जनकपुरी | 3 | 29 May 2018 | None | Underground | Island | None | None |
| 25 | Dashrath Puri | दशरथपुरी | 3 | 29 May 2018 | None | Underground | Island | None | None |
| 26 | Palam | पालम | 3 | 29 May 2018 | None | Underground | Island | None | None |
| 27 | Sadar Bazaar Cantonment | सदर बाज़ार छावनी | 3 | 29 May 2018 | None | Elevated | Side | None | None |
| 28 | Terminal 1-IGI Airport | टर्मिनल १ - आईजीआई एअरपोर्ट | 3 | 29 May 2018 | IGI Airport Terminal-1 Golden Line (Phase 4 - Under Construction) |
Underground | Island | None | None |
| 29 | Shankar Vihar | शंकर विहार | 3 | 29 May 2018 | None | Elevated | Side | None | None |
| 30 | Vasant Vihar | वसन्त विहार | 3 | 29 May 2018 | None | Underground | Island | None | None |
| 31 | Munirka | मुनिरका | 3 | 29 May 2018 | None | Underground | Island | None | None |
| 32 | R. K. Puram | राम कृष्ण पुरम | 3 | 29 May 2018 | None | Underground | Island | None | None |
| 33 | IIT Delhi | आईआईटी दिल्ली | 3 | 29 May 2018 | None | Underground | Island | None | None |
| 34 | Hauz Khas | हौज़ ख़ास | 3 | 29 May 2018 | Yellow Line | Underground | Island | None | None |
| 35 | Panchsheel Park | पंचशील पार्क | 3 | 29 May 2018 | None | Underground | Island | None | None |
| 36 | Chirag Delhi | चिराग दिल्ली | 3 | 29 May 2018 | None | Underground | Island | None | None |
| 37 | Greater Kailash | ग्रेटर कैलाश | 3 | 29 May 2018 | None | Underground | Island | None | None |
| 38 | Nehru Enclave | नेहरू एन्क्लेव | 3 | 29 May 2018 | None | Underground | Island | None | None |
| 39 | Kalkaji Mandir | कालकाजी मंदिर | 3 | 25 December 2017 | Violet Line | Underground | Side | None | None |
| 40 | Okhla NSIC | ओखला एनएसआईसी | 3 | 25 December 2017 | None | Elevated | Side | None | None |
| 41 | Sukhdev Vihar | सुखदेव विहार | 3 | 25 December 2017 | None | Elevated | Side | None | None |
| 42 | Jamia Millia Islamia | जामिया मिलिया इस्लामिया | 3 | 25 December 2017 | None | Elevated | Side | None | None |
| 43 | Okhla Vihar | ओखला विहार | 3 | 25 December 2017 | None | Elevated | Side | None | None |
| 44 | Jasola Vihar Shaheen Bagh | जसोला विहार शाहीन बाग़ | 3 | 25 December 2017 | None | Elevated | Side | Kalindi Kunj - Jasola Vihar Shaheen Bagh Depot | At Grade Elevated |
| 45 | Kalindi Kunj | कालिन्दी कुंज | 3 | 25 December 2017 | None | Elevated | Side | None | None |
| 46 | Okhla Bird Sanctuary | ओखला बर्ड सैन्चुरी | 3 | 25 December 2017 | None | Elevated | Side | None | None |
| 47 | Botanical Garden | बॉटैनिकल गार्डन | 3 | 25 December 2017 | Blue Line | Elevated | Side | None | None |
Train info
| Magenta Line | ||
|---|---|---|
| Rakes | Hyundai Rotem | Alstom Metropolis |
| Train Length | 6 | |
| Train Gauge | 4 ft 8+1⁄2 in (1,435 mm) standard gauge | |
| Electrification | 25 kV, 50 Hz AC through overhead catenary OHE | |
| Train's Maximum Speed | 100 km/h | |
| Train Operation | Delhi Metro | |
See also
- Delhi
- List of Delhi Metro stations
- Delhi Metro
- Delhi Monorail
- Delhi Suburban Railway
- Transport in Delhi
- Urban rail transit in India
- List of metro systems
References
- "Route map". www.delhimetrorail.com. Retrieved 23 August 2021.
- Tiwari, Shewali (13 May 2018). "At A Height Of 15.6 Meters, India's Tallest Escalator Is In This Delhi Metro Station". Retrieved 30 April 2022.
- "Delhi Metro Magenta Line: At one station, a peculiar problem". 30 May 2018.
- Chattopadhyay, Anindya (28 May 2018). "Delhi Metro's Magenta Line: New Hauz Khas station an engineering landmark". Times of India. Retrieved 30 April 2022.
- Dayal, Anuj (5 April 2018). Delhi Metro - Phase 3 Challenges. New Delhi: Delhi Metro Rail Corporation.
- "Delhi Metro's Magenta line to be inaugurated by PM Modi on December 25". Indian Express. 18 December 2017.
- Delhi metro magenta line flagging off ceremony
- Delhi metro magenta line flagging off ceremony
- "Delhi: Covid, green concerns put Phase-IV in low gear; push targets back". The Times of India. 14 June 2022. Retrieved 16 June 2022.
- ^ "First section of Delhi Metro phase-IV to open by July 2024, says DMRC chief". TimesNow. 5 November 2023. Retrieved 24 November 2023.
External links
- Official website
- Delhi Metro Annual Reports
- UrbanRail.Net – descriptions of all metro systems in the world, each with a schematic map showing all stations.
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