The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) on Wednesday increased the train speed from 20 to 25 KMPH, on the Yellow Line’s stretch between Chhatarpur and Sultanpur station.
Earlier on Tuesday (March 2), DMRC implemented a temporary speed restriction of 20 KMPH on this stretch due to tunnel construction for the Aerocity-Tughlakabad corridor under Phase 4 expansion.
“In response to passenger convenience concerns, the speed restriction between Chhatarpur and Sultanpur has now been revised to 25 KMPH,” DMRC stated on X.
The corporation further mentioned that necessary announcements are being made inside the system and the movement of trains has been regulated, ensuring no inconvenience to the commuters.
Meanwhile, DMRC officials on Tuesday mentioned that the construction of a tunnel for the Aerocity-Tughlakabad corridor (Golden line), is expected to impact train movement in this section for approximately one month.
As per a senior metro official, construction work for the tunnel is ongoing and currently affects this section, PTI reported. The official added that the construction will impact train movement between Chhatarpur and Sultanpur until April 30, with the possibility of an extension if needed
Decoding Metro’s Phase IV
Under Phase IV, the Delhi Metro has 6 lines, which are under construction and consideration, totaling 128.81 km. Of this, 65.20 km across 3 lines (priority corridors) with 46 stations are under construction. The priority corridors include Janakpuri West – R. K. Ashram (29.26 km), Tughlakabad – Delhi Aerocity (23.62 km), and Majlis Park – Maujpur (12.32).
The ‘under-consideration’ corridors account for a total of 42.26 km with 33 stations. These are Rithala – Bawana – Narela (21.73 km), Inderlok – Indraprastha (12.57), and Lajpat Nagar – Saket G Block (7.96).
Notably, the Delhi Metro system plays an imperative role in connecting Delhi with neighboring satellite cities like Noida, Ghaziabad, Gurgaon, Faridabad, Bahadurgarh, and Ballabhgarh, forming an essential transportation network for the National Capital Region (NCR).
