𝐃𝐞𝐥𝐡𝐢 𝐌𝐞𝐭𝐫𝐨 𝐆𝐨𝐥𝐝𝐞𝐧 𝐋𝐢𝐧𝐞 (Previously Silver Line)

Here are some quick facts on the Golden Line Delhi Metro

Delhi Metro Golden Line (Previously Silver Line) Details 

Delhi Metro’s Golden Line is part of phase 4 of the extensive Delhi Metro network. A mass rapid transit system, Delhi Metro is spread across the National Capital Region (NCR). The Delhi metro is demarcated with several colour-coded lines for each route. The Golden Line is the newest addition to the existing metro network in Delhi. 

The Golden Line of the Delhi Metro is line 10 of the Delhi Metro’s extensive network. The design and approval process of the Golden Line began a few years back. However, due to several delays, the project got delayed to a great extent. Currently, there are 15 proposed stations on the Delhi Metro Golden Line. The total length of the Golden Line is around 23.62 km. The line is likely to be completed by March 2026.

Once the line is completed and functional, it will be a major time-saver for several commuters and passengers. The company designing the Delhi Metro Golden Line will have to design and construct a 5 km long twin tunnel, underground ramp, and cut and cover tunnel box along with the underground stations. 

Golden Line Corridor Information (Source:TOI) 

Delhi Metro (Phase – IV)

Phase 4 of the Delhi Metro project will be a driverless network. With the successful operation of this phase, Delhi Metro will be among the top five driverless metro train systems worldwide. The length of the driverless system will be around 160 km. Phase 4 of the Delhi Metro project will cover Maujpur to Majlis Park, Janakpuri West to RK Ashram, and Tughlakabad to Aerocity.

Also Read: Chennai Metro 

Delhi Metro Golden Line (Previously Silver Line) Route 

The following are the stations proposed to be built on the Golden Line of the Delhi Metro. 

Delhi Metro Golden Line Map 

The Delhi metro Golden Line map indicates the connectivity of the line from Tughlakabad station to Aerocity. It also shows the different interchange points and the route of the line. 

Delhi Metro Golden Line Under Construction (Source – DMRC)

Delhi Metro Golden Line Stations: Interchange Lines 

The interchange stations on the Delhi Metro Golden Line will be as per the following list: 

Delhi Metro Golden Line (Previously Silver Line) Facilities 

Golden Line Metro (Source: timesnownews)

The Delhi Metro Golden Line station in Tughlaqabad will be an interchange station at level 4. Therefore, to improve the station’s accessibility, stairs, lifts, and elevators will be installed. In addition, a 100-meter subway will also be there to connect the existing station at Tughlaqabad to the new interchange station. 

Delhi Metro Golden Line Timings 

The Delhi Metro Golden Line is under construction and will be completed by 2025. Thus, the timings and the line frequency have not been disclosed.  

Tughlakabad Metro Station as Interchange Facility 

The Tughlakabad metro station on the Golden Line Delhi Metro will be an interchange facility for the Golden and Violet line Delhi Metro. 

Key features of the metro station include: 

• Four levels of underground station

• Platform will be located at the lowest level 

• Roof level to be at the ground level

• Parking facility will be underground but above the platform level

• Same is the case for Concourse of the metro station

Delhi Metro Golden Line (Previously Silver Line) Fare 

The exact fares for the Delhi Metro Golden Line have not been released as the line is still under construction. However, the following table is the standard fare table for commuters. 

Delhi Metro Golden Line Status

The tunnelling work of the stretch between the Kishangarh and Vasant Kunj metro stations on the Delhi Metro Golden Line has been completed. DMRC authorised officials have disclosed that the boring machine has completed evacuation at one tunnel at the Vasant Kunj station. The second tunnel on the same stretch of the Golden Line Metro is expected to be completed by June 2025. The construction work of the entire Delhi Metro Golden Line is expected to be completed by March 2026.

Delhi Metro Golden Line Timeline

Find below the timeline and history of the Delhi Metro Golden Line.

• The initial length of the Delhi Metro Golden Line was 20.2 km when it was planned in 2016.

• The construction plan was finalised by the Delhi Government in December 2018.

• The length of the metro line was increased to 23.6 km in March 2019 when the construction plan for the metro line was approved by the Government of India.

• The land acquisition process for Delhi Metro Golden Line started in April 2019 and got completed in three years.

• The construction work for the metro line was started in 2022.

• Earlier, the metro line was expected to become operational for the public in 2024 or 2025. However, the deadline has now been extended to March 2026.

Wrapping Up on Golden Line Delhi Metro

To conclude, the Delhi Metro Golden Line is likely to be operational by March 2026. The Golden Line will connect Tughalakabad to Aerocity, easing the commuting challenge for several Delhi Metro users. The Delhi Metro Golden Line operations will also improve the accessibility to IGI airport.