The central government and Delhi's 'AAP' government together are going to give the gift of a new metro line and RRTS to Delhi-NCR. On sunday (05 January), the foundation stone of delhi Metro Phase-4's Rithala-Kundli corridor and Janakpuri West to krishna Park extension will be inaugurated. While the RRTS line between New ashok Nagar and Sahibabad will be inaugurated. At the same time, the cabinet has approved the Delhi-Alwar and Delhi-Panipat corridors. delhi cm Atishi said, "In the last ten years, 200 km of metro lines were built in the 'AAP' government and more than 250 km of metro lines are under construction. From 2015 till now, we have invested Rs 7,278 crore for metro expansion, while Rs 1,260 crore has been given in RRTS.
5 january is an important day in the development of infrastructure in delhi - Atishi
cm Atishi said, "Sunday is an important day in the development of infrastructure in delhi because two important infrastructure projects are going to be inaugurated on which the delhi government and the central government are working together.
Metro extension from Janakpuri West to Krishnapuri Park
On sunday, the foundation stone of delhi Metro's Rithala to Kundli corridor, which comes in Phase 4, will be laid. At the same time, the extension of the Metro's Magenta Line from Janakpuri West to Krishnapuri Park will be inaugurated. That metro line will start working from Sunday. cm Atishi said that delhi Metro is a joint venture of delhi government and Central Government. The central government and delhi government have 50-50 percent participation in it.
Metro work gained momentum in AAP government- Atishi
The cm further said, "Since 2014-15, when the aam aadmi party government was formed in delhi, the work of the metro has gained momentum. In 2014-15, the total metro line in delhi was 193 km. In just ten years, the metro line doubled and in 2024-25, it increased from 193 km to 393 km. That is, in these ten years, 200 km of metro line was expanded." He said that in 2014-15, about 24 lakh passengers used to travel by delhi Metro daily, now more than 60 lakh passengers travel by delhi Metro every day. From 2015 to 2025, the delhi government has invested Rs 7,278 crore in delhi Metro.
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