Union Cabinet approves expansion of Delhi Metro Rail network

The Union Cabinet on Wednesday (December 24, 2025), approved expansion of Delhi Metro’s project 5-A at a cost of ₹12,015 crore. The phase will cover about 16 kilometres on three routes and will have 13 stations, including 10 underground.

“There are 12 lines so far, and six new projects are already under construction to extend existing lines,” said Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, adding that with phase 5-A, Delhi Metro will cross 400 kilometres and will be among the top five in the world, catering to over 65 lakh commuters every day.

Delhi Metro’s project 5-A will have three lines: Ramakrishna Ashram Marg to Indraprastha, Aerocity to Airport Terminal-1, Tughlakabad to Kalindi Kunj.

“Kalindi to Tughlakabad extension will give direct Gurugram connectivity to commuters from Noida and Faridabad... This will save us significant amount of time in commuters’ lives, this will be a major difference” Mr. Vaishnaw said.

“Kartavya Bhawan will be connected better, for those who come to work from neighbouring States. This corridor will improve Delhi’s traffic intensity and pollution,” he added.

“This RK Ashram Marg corridor will connect the airport line with the Central Secretariat station and then to Indraprastha in the blue line,” Mr. Vaishnaw explained.