Construction has officially begun on the long-awaited Lajpat Nagar–Saket G Block metro corridor, bringing fresh momentum to Delhi Metro’s Phase-IV expansion. The new stretch, known as Golden Line-11, is expected to make daily travel across South Delhi faster, smoother, and more convenient for thousands of commuters.

The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) marked the start of work with a ceremonial groundbreaking and first test pile near Pushpa Bhawan in Saket. Senior DMRC officials, including Managing Director Dr Vikas Kumar, attended the event along with representatives from Rail Vikas Nigam Limited (RVNL), the agency executing the project.

A long-awaited start for Phase-IV

This corridor is the first major Phase-IV section where full-scale civil construction has begun beyond the initially planned stretches. Officials see this as a turning point, moving the project from paper plans to visible progress on the ground.

Once completed, the Golden Line is expected to reduce road congestion in South Delhi and provide a reliable public transport alternative for residents of some of the city’s busiest neighbourhoods.

Eight stations to serve key South Delhi areas

The new line will run entirely on elevated tracks and feature eight stations:

  • Lajpat Nagar
  • Andrews Ganj
  • Greater Kailash-1
  • Chirag Delhi
  • Pushpa Bhawan
  • Saket District Centre
  • Pushp Vihar
  • Saket G Block

These stations will connect dense residential zones, major commercial areas, schools, and government offices, cutting travel time for everyday commuters.

Strong interchanges to ease travel

The Golden Line will seamlessly connect with existing metro corridors. Lajpat Nagar will become a triple-interchange station, linking the Golden Line with the Violet and Pink Lines. Chirag Delhi will offer an interchange with the Magenta Line, making cross-city travel easier.

Each train coach is designed to carry about 300 passengers, allowing nearly 900 commuters per train. By 2041, daily ridership on this corridor is projected to cross 1.2 lakh passengers.

A big relief for daily commuters

Urban planners believe the corridor will be a game-changer for South Delhi, especially for office-goers and students who depend on public transport. With construction now underway, the focus will be on timely execution to ensure the benefits reach commuters as planned.