Union Cabinet approves Rithala-Nathupur Delhi Metro expansion

The Union Cabinet granted authorisation for the ₹6,230 crore Rithala-Nathupur Metro extension; it will improve connectivity between Delhi and Haryana, including 21 raised stations.

The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, has approved the Rithala-Narela-Nathupur (Kundli) line of Delhi Metro’s Phase IV project, which spans 26.463 km and will improve connection between the national capital and adjacent Haryana. The corridor is set to be finished in four years from the date of its approval. The project has a completion cost of ₹ 6,230 crore and will be implemented over four years by Delhi Metro Rail Corporation Limited (DMRC), the existing 50:50 Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) of the Government of India (GoI), and the Government of the National Capital Territory of Delhi (GNCTD).

This line will extend the currently functioning Shaheed Sthal (New Bus Adda) – Rithala (Red Line) route, improving connectivity in the northwestern parts of the national capital, including Narela, Bawana, and parts of Rohini. This entire stretch will consist of 21 stations. All stations in this corridor will be raised. After completion, the Rithala – Narela – Nathupur corridor would connect Shaheed Sthal New Bus Adda station in Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh, to Nathupur in Haryana via Delhi, greatly improving connectivity throughout the National Capital Region. This new route of the Phase IV project will extend the Delhi Metro network’s reach into the NCR, strengthening the economy even further. This extension of the Red Line will alleviate traffic congestion on the highways, helping to reduce pollution from motor cars.

This entire stretch will consist of 21 stations. All stations in this corridor will be raised. Rithala, Rohini Sector 25, Rohini Sector 26, Rohini Sector 31, Rohini Sector 32, Rohini Sector 36, Barwala, Rohini Sector 35, Rohini Sector 34, Bawana Industrial Area – 1 Sector 3,4, Bawana Industrial Area – 1 Sector 1,2, Bawana JJ Colony, Sanoth, New Sanoth, Depot Station, Bhorgarh village, Anaj Mandi Narela, Narela DDA Sports Complex, Narela, Narela Sector 5, Kundli, and Nathpur. This corridor will mark Delhi Metro’s fourth extension into Haryana. The Delhi Metro currently works up to Gurugram, Ballabhgarh, and Bahadurgarh in Haryana.

Construction of Phase-IV (3 Priority Corridors), which spans 65.202 km and includes 45 stations, is now underway, with over 56 percent of the project finished. The Phase IV (3 Priority) routes are expected to be completed in stages by March 2026. In addition, two further routes totalling 20.762 km have been approved and are in the pre-tendering phase.

The Delhi Metro handles an average of 64 lakh passenger travels. The highest passenger travel recorded thus far is 78.67 lakh on 18.11.2024. Delhi Metro has become the city’s lifeline by setting the standard for excellence in the basic aspects of MRTS, namely punctuality, reliability, and safety. DMRC currently operates 12 metro lines totalling around 392 kilometres and 288 stations in Delhi and the NCR. Delhi Metro has India’s largest metro network and is one of the world’s largest metros.

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