Delhi Metro Expands: 3 New Routes, 13 Stations Approved, Rs 12,000 Cr Boost

• Union Cabinet approves three new Delhi Metro corridors (Phase 5A) at an estimated cost of Rs 12,000 crore.
• The expansion adds 16 km of new lines and 13 stations, benefiting nearly 2 lakh daily commuters.
• New corridors include Aerocity-IGI T1, Kalindi Kunj-Tughlakabad, and Ramakrishna Ashram Marg-Indraprastha.
• Targeted for completion within three years, the project will extend the network beyond 400 km.
• Expected to cut 33,000 tonnes of CO2 emissions, easing traffic and promoting cleaner transport.

Why It Matters: Delhi Metro gets a major Rs 12,000 crore expansion with 3 new routes and 13 stations, boosting urban mobility and sustainability.