Indigo Line (Delhi Metro) Explained

Indigo Line
(Line 11)
Type:Rapid transit
System:Delhi Metro
Status:Planned
Locale:Delhi
Start:Inderlok
End:Indraprastha
Stations:11
Elevated: 5
Underground: 6
Planopen:[1]
Owner:Delhi Metro
Operator:Delhi Metro Rail Corporation
Character:Underground and elevated
Linelength:12.57km (07.81miles)
Gauge: standard gauge
Electrification: overhead catenary
Map State:Show

The Indigo Line (Line 11) is a proposed line of the Delhi Metro. It will provide improved connections to northern, north-western and central Delhi with eastern, south-eastern Delhi and Noida, to decrease the increasing traffic, congestion and pollution on roads. It will act as a link line, by joining seven lines–Red, Green, Magenta, Yellow, Orange, Violet and Blue lines with each other. It will start from Inderlok and end in Indraprastha. It will be -long with eleven stations, out of which six will be underground and five wil be elevated. Construction is expected to begin in 2024, as part of the fourth phase of the Delhi Metro's development, and is slated to be completed by 2026.[1] [2] [3]

History

The Indigo Line was conceptualized by the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) under the Phase IV of Delhi Metro's future expansion and development in July 2016. As per the plan, six new lines covering a length of about have been planned to be added to the metro network, out of which the Indigo Line will connect Inderlok with Indraprastha, at a length of . The plans were finalized for implementation by the Government of Delhi in December 2018.[4] In March 2019, the plans were approved for construction by the Government of India. Thus, land acquisition for Phase IV and Indigo Line began from April 2019, and was completed in three years. Construction was supposed to begin from 2021, but was delayed due to the restrictions imposed by the government due to the COVID-19 pandemic.[5] It was expected to be completed by 2024/25, which has been extended to 2026, as of February 2024.[3]

Stations

See main article: List of Delhi Metro stations. The stations proposed for the Indigo Line are:[6]

Indigo Line
No.Station NamePhaseOpeningInterchange ConnectionStation LayoutPlatform Level TypeDepot ConnectionDepot Layout
EnglishHindi
1Inderlokइंद्रलोक42029
2Daya Bastiदया बस्तीNone
3Sarai Rohilla सराय रोहिल्ला
4Ajmal Khan Parkअजमल ख़ान पार्क
5Nabi Karimनबी करीम
(Phase 4 - Under Construction)
6New Delhiनई दिल्ली
7Turkman Gateतुर्कमान गेटNone
8Delhi Gateदिल्ली गेट
9Delhi Sachivalaya दिल्ली सचिवालय None
10Indraprasthaइंद्रप्रस्थIndraprastha Metro DepotAt Grade

Project timeline

Train info

Indigo Line
RakesAlstom
Train Length6
Train Gauge Standard Gauge
Electrification25 kV 50 Hz AC through overhead catenary (OHE)
Train's Maximum Speed100km per hour
Train OperationDelhi Metro

See also

References

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 2021-11-03 . The remaining 3 corridors of the Delhi Metro Phase-4 Project will be completed by 2025 at the cost of Rs. 12,600 CR. . 2022-05-27 . Metro Rail News . en-US.
  2. Web site: Delhi metro map . 21 April 2022 . www.delhimetrorail.com.
  3. Web site: Delhi Metro Phase 4 – Information, Route Maps, Tenders & Updates. The Metro Rail Guy. 12 February 2024.
  4. News: Delhi Metro's Much-awaited Phase 4 Gets AAP Govt's Nod, Likely to be Ready by 2024. News18. 20 December 2018. 29 January 2024. en.
  5. Web site: 14 June 2022 . Delhi: Covid, green concerns put Phase-IV in low gear; push targets back . 16 June 2022 . The Times of India . en.
  6. Web site: Delhi metro map . 21 April 2022 . www.delhimetrorail.com.