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Delhi Metro will introduce India’s first metro corridor designed to operate with 3-coach trains, marking a significant milestone in the country’s urban transit network. The Lajpat Nagar to Saket G Block Metro Corridor of Phase-IV will be the second smallest metro line of 8 kms in the Delhi Metro network, enhancing last-mile connectivity while ensuring seamless interchange with existing metro corridors.
Most metro lines are currently using 4, 6, or 8 coach trains, but this innovative 3 coach system has been developed to cater specifically to short-distance urban travel.
Seating and Standing Capacity per Coach will be approx. 300 passengers, so total train capacity (3 Coach Train) will be 900 passengers per trip.
The new corridor will consist of eight strategically located stations, improving accessibility for key residential and commercial hubs:
1. Lajpat Nagar – Interchange with Pink & Violet Lines, a major commercial and transit hub.
2. Andrews Ganj – Serving residential and institutional areas.
3. GK-1 – Catering to Greater Kailash and surrounding neighbourhoods
4. Chirag Delhi – Improving access to South Delhi’s busy localities. Interchange with Magenta Line
5. Pushpa Bhawan – Connecting government offices and residential areas.
6. Saket Court – Enhancing accessibility to the Saket District Court Complex, Select City walk Mall and other offices etc.
7. Pushpa Vihar – Benefiting residents of Sectors 1, 3, 4, and 7.
8. Saket G Block– Interchange with the Golden Line, linking to Airport.
The smaller 3 coach train configuration will provide a cost-effective, ensuring better frequency and operational efficiency while accommodating a substantial number of daily commuters.
The Lajpat Nagar–Saket G Block corridor is being developed with a realistic assessment of passenger flow in mind. While high-density corridors require longer rakes to handle massive crowds, this stretch caters to a different category of commuters of short-distance travelers requiring frequent and efficient metro services.
The corridor’s Peak Hour Peak Direction Traffic estimates indicate a manageable load, ensuring a comfortable travel experience without unnecessary overcapacity.
Shorter trains mean quicker turnaround times, allowing for a highly efficient frequency cycle, and commuters convenience.
As number of passengers increase, train frequency can be gradually adjusted, ensuring that travel remains smooth, predictable, and congestion-free.
Projected Daily Ridership (2025) is 60,000–80,000 passengers.
Projected Daily Ridership (2041) is 1,20,000+ passengers with frequency enhancements.
