New Delhi: Work on the Delhi Metro continues to accelerate with the announcement of seven new corridors under the Phase V-B expansion plan. During a recent event held at Bharat Mandapam, the Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta highlighted the rapid progress of the city’s transit infrastructure.
“Work is continuously in progress for Delhi Metro’s Phase 4 and 5A corridors,” the CM stated. “Recently, Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi dedicated two new corridors to our city and laid the foundation stone for three new corridors for which work has started. For this, I congratulate the people of Delhi.”
The Phase V-B Expansion
This upcoming phase is strategically designed to connect the outskirts and rapidly developing regions of the National Capital Region (NCR), easing the daily commute for lakhs of residents. The seven new corridors include:
| Corridor | Distance |
| Dhansa Bus Stand – Nangloi | 11.85 km |
| Central Secretariat – Kishangarh | 15.96 km |
| Samaypur Badli – Narela | 12.89 km |
| Kirti Nagar – Palam | 9.96 km |
| Jor Bagh – Mithapur | 16.9 km |
| Shastri Park – Mayur Vihar Phase-3 | 13.19 km |
| Keshavpuram – Rohini Sector 34 | 16.28 km |
International Support and Future Vision
The expansion event saw attendance from senior officials of the Embassy of Japan and the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), which has been a foundational pillar of support since the Delhi Metro’s inception.
Shri Tokhan Sahu, Minister of State for Housing and Urban Affairs, also addressed the gathering, noting the profound impact of the network. “This is not merely an occasion of completion of a year. Rather, it’s a celebration of the faith that lakhs of people of Delhi NCR bestow on you every day. Indeed, Bharat is transforming at a rapid pace now.”
The Role of AI in Future Transit
As the network grows, the integration of advanced technology remains a priority. Industry professionals will explore how Artificial Intelligence is bringing the next phase of sustainable urban rail mobility for Viksit Bharat at InnoMetro 2026. This prime exhibition and conference for metro and railways is scheduled for May 21-22, 2026, at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi.
