India, June 28 -- The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) has commenced construction work at the Central Secretariat Metro Station for the Central Vista Corridor.
Project Launch
- Construction has begun at Central Secretariat Metro Station under Phase V(A).
- This is part of the Magenta Line extension from Janakpuri West to RK Ashram Marg.
- The event was attended by Union Minister Manohar Lal and senior officials, including Shri Katikithala Srinivas, Secretary of Housing & Urban Affairs and Chairman of DMRC.
Triple Interchange Station
- Central Secretariat will become a unique triple interchange hub, connecting:
- Yellow Line
- Violet Line
- New Magenta Line
- This will greatly benefit commuters accessing the Lutyens' Zone and surrounding government districts.
Corridor Details
- Length: 9.913 km
- Entirely underground, with nine stations:
1. Shivaji Stadium
2. Yuge Yugeen Bharat
3. Central Secretariat
4. Kartavya Bhawan
5. India Gate
6. War Memorial-High Court
7. Baroda House
8. Bharat Mandapam
9. Indraprastha
Strategic Importance
- Enhances connectivity to government offices, judicial institutions, national memorials, and convention facilities.
- Improves overall network efficiency and passenger convenience, strengthening access to the heart of New Delhi.
This project is a major step in reshaping central Delhi's metro connectivity, making it easier for both government employees and the public to move across key administrative and cultural zones.
Published by HT Digital Content Services with permission from Travel Media.