Delhi Metro’s 6 km Magenta Line Extension Nears Completion, Trials to Begin Next Month

DELHI (Metro Rail News): The Keshopur-Pushpanjali section of Delhi Metro ’s Magenta Line is about to complete. Trial runs on this section are scheduled to start next month. The 6 km stretch is expected to open by the end of 2026, adding 6 stations and improving interchange access across northwest Delhi, as per TOI report.

This section is part of the 29 km Janakpuri West-RK Ashram Marg Corridor under Delhi Metro Rail Corporation’s ( DMRC ) Phase IV expansion project. Civil construction on this stretch has been completed, while work on station facilities and other finishing activities are underway.

Peeragarhi will serve as an interchange with the existing Green Line. The opening will also strengthen connections with three other metro corridors:

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The extension is expected to provide a more direct metro connection between northwest Delhi and destinations in south Delhi, Noida and Indira Gandhi International Airport’s Terminal 1.