The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved the Rithala-Narela-Nathupur (Kundli) corridor under Phase-IV of the Delhi Metro project. Spanning 26.463 km, the new corridor aims to significantly enhance connectivity between Delhi and neighboring Haryana, with completion targeted within four years of sanction.
The project, estimated to cost ₹6,230 crore, will be executed by the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC), a 50:50 joint venture between the Government of India (GoI) and the Government of the National Capital Territory of Delhi (GNCTD). The corridor, an extension of the existing Red Line from Shaheed Sthal (New Bus Adda) in Ghaziabad to Rithala, will add 21 elevated stations, connecting key areas such as Narela, Bawana, and parts of Rohini.
Upon completion, the corridor will create seamless connectivity between Nathupur in Haryana and Shaheed Sthal in Uttar Pradesh via Delhi, providing a robust transportation network across the National Capital Region (NCR). This development is expected to ease road congestion, reduce vehicular pollution, and boost economic activities in the region.
The stations planned along the corridor include Rithala, Rohini Sector 25, Bawana Industrial Area, Narela DDA Sports Complex, and Nathupur, among others. This will mark Delhi Metro’s fourth extension into Haryana, complementing existing routes to Gurugram, Ballabhgarh, and Bahadurgarh.
Currently, DMRC is undertaking Phase-IV construction, comprising three priority corridors totaling 65.202 km with 45 stations. More than 56% of this work has been completed, with phased openings expected by March 2026. Additionally, two new corridors, covering 20.762 km, have been approved and are in pre-tendering stages.
With an average daily ridership of 64 lakh and a record of 78.67 lakh passenger journeys on November 18, 2024, Delhi Metro continues to serve as the city’s lifeline. Its 12 operational lines span 392 km with 288 stations, making it India’s largest metro network and one of the largest in the world.