First train for Delhi Metro's phase 4 arrives, marks transit expansion milestone

52 new trains were signed for Phase 4 of Delhi Metro. While a significant portion of these trains will serve the extended Pink and Magenta Lines, the rest will run on the new Aerocity-Tughlakabad corridor.

In Short

• First Metro train for Phase 4 arrives at Mukundpur depot
• Major step in expanding Delhi Metro’s urban transit system
• First of 52 trains under RS-17 contract inaugurated

The first train for Delhi Metro's Phase 4 project arrived at Mukundpur depot for testing on Friday. This signalled a major step forward in expanding the city’s urban transit system. The train, built under the Make in India initiative, promises faster, driverless commutes for passengers.

Manufactured at Alstom’s facility in Sricity in Chennai, the train set was inaugurated on September 23. This is the first of 52 trains under the RS-17 contract.

A significant portion of these trains will serve the extended Pink and Magenta Lines, while the rest will run on the new Aerocity-Tughlakabad corridor.

Equipped with cutting-edge automation for driverless operation, the trains are designed for speeds of up to 95 kilometres per hour. These features highlight Delhi Metro’s commitment to innovation and efficiency.

Phase 4 will add 86 kilometers across five corridors, with three under construction and two in planning. Currently, Delhi Metro spans 391 kilometers with 286 stations, making it one of the largest transit networks in the country.

Delhi Metro first introduced driverless trains on the Magenta Line in 2020 and expanded them to the Pink Line in 2021. The new additions will further enhance the network’s advanced capabilities, easing commutes for people.