Archive · 24 Dec 2025
Delhi Metro Celebrates 23 Years
The Delhi Metro, which started 23 years ago, is a big train system that helps people travel around Delhi and nearby areas.
It carries about 65 lakh people every day.
Recently, the government approved plans to make the Metro even bigger by adding three new train routes.
These new routes will connect important places like the Central Vista area, the airport, and other parts of the city.
The Metro is known for being safe, reliable, and good for the environment.
The first train, called TS#01, has been working for 23 years and has carried over 60 million passengers.
The new expansion will cost a lot of money and is expected to make travel easier and reduce pollution.
Delhi Metro celebrated 23 years of operations on December 24, 2025.
The Union Cabinet approved the Phase V(A) expansion, adding three new corridors.
The new corridors will connect key areas like Central Vista, the airport, and southern regions of Delhi.
The expansion project will cost 12,014.91 crore and is expected to reduce congestion and pollution.
The Delhi Metro currently operates 395 kilometres of tracks and 289 stations, serving 65 lakh passengers daily.
- Who
- Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC)
- What
- Celebration of 23 years of operations and approval of Phase V(A) expansion
- When
- December 24, 2025
- Where
- Delhi and National Capital Region (NCR)
- Why
- To improve connectivity, reduce congestion, and boost the economy
- Inauguration Date
- December 24, 2002
- First Stretch
- Shahdara to Tis Hazari (Red Line)
- Average Daily Passengers
- 65 lakh
- Total Network Length
- 395 kilometres
- Total Stations
- 289
- Phase V(A) Project Cost
- 12,014.91 crore
- New Corridors
- RK Ashram Marg to Indraprastha, Aerocity to IGD Airport T-1, Tughlakabad to Kalindi Kunj
- Expected Completion of Phase IV
- December 2026