Delhi Metro Plans Direct Airport-Rajiv Chowk Subway; Magenta Line to Be Longest

• Delhi Metro proposes a new subway connecting Shivaji Stadium (Airport Line) to Rajiv Chowk for direct access, reducing travel time.
• The subway will eliminate the need for multiple interchanges for airport passengers and alleviate congestion at Rajiv Chowk.
• The Magenta Line is being extended to become Delhi Metro's longest corridor, spanning 77 km with 56 stations.
• A 9.9 km underground section from Ramakrishna Ashram Marg to Indraprastha has been approved, connecting the Central Vista area.
• Several Phase-IV corridors are set to open soon, with more extensions like Inderlok to Indraprastha and Rithala–Narela–Kundli planned.

Why It Matters: Delhi Metro is enhancing connectivity with a direct Airport-Rajiv Chowk subway and extending the Magenta Line.