Cabinet Clears ₹1,419 Crore Aerocity–Terminal 1 Metro Corridor

• Union Cabinet approved a 2.3-km Delhi Metro corridor connecting Aerocity to IGI Airport's Terminal 1.
• The project is estimated at ₹1,419.6 crore and aims to improve access and ease road congestion to Terminal 1.
• It's part of the larger ₹12,015-crore Phase-V(A) expansion, adding 16 km and 13 new stations to the Delhi Metro network.
• The expansion will take the Delhi Metro network beyond 400 km, enhancing connectivity across the city.
• Construction will use tunnel boring machines to minimize disruption, with completion expected within three years.

Why It Matters: Delhi Metro's Aerocity-Terminal 1 link approved, boosting connectivity and easing airport access.