PINK LINE EXTENSION
Diwali 2026: Delhi Metro to commence services at 6 am on select routes; check new timings here
Delhi Metro has announced earlier train services on select lines for Diwali festivities. Trains on the Pink Line, Magenta Line, and Grey Line will begin operations at 6 am. Regular services will continue according to the Sunday timetable after the early start. Last trains from all terminal stations will depart at 10 pm on Sunday. This revised schedule aims to accommodate commuters during the festive occasion.
Delhi Metro revises Diwali schedule; select lines to start at 6 am, last train at 10 pm
Delhi Metro services will begin an hour earlier than usual on Diwali, November 8. The Pink, Magenta, and Grey lines will start operations at 6 am from terminal stations. Additionally, the last trains on all lines will depart at 10 pm instead of the regular 11 pm schedule. Passengers are advised to plan their journeys accordingly for the festive day.
Pune Metro gets Pink Line as Modi lays foundation for four new corridors worth Rs 13,500 crore
Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently inaugurated Pune Metro's 23-km Line 3, enhancing connectivity in the city. The project, costing over Rs 8,300 crore, connects major employment areas for IT professionals and residents. Modi also laid the foundation for four new corridors under Phase II, aimed at expanding Metro services across Pune. The upcoming corridors will improve access to key locations while reducing traffic congestion in the city.
Inside the 24 hours that laid bare Tata’s brutal power struggle
A dramatic Tata Sons board meeting has exposed a deep split between chairman N Chandrasekaran and Tata Trusts chairman Noel Tata over leadership and a potential listing. While the board backed Chandrasekaran for another five years and steps towards regulatory compliance, the Trusts called the reappointment “illegal” and are considering a legal challenge.
Bengaluru Pink Line Metro opening date update: When will Namma Metro’s new line start operations?
Pink line metro Bangalore opening date news: Bengaluru’s Pink Line Metro is expected to begin passenger services in September 2026, with the exact inauguration date yet to be announced. The first 7.5-km elevated stretch will connect Kalena Agrahara with Tavarekere through six stations.
Delhi Metro expansion: CM Rekha Gupta to unveil 97 km plan under Phase V(b)
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta is set to announce Phase V (b) of the Delhi Metro, a 97-km expansion across seven corridors with 65 stations. This ambitious project, costing over Rs 48,000 crore, aims to extend the network into outer city areas, enhancing connectivity and promoting sustainable transport. Four priority corridors are targeted for completion by 2029.
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Delhi Metro begins operations on Pink, Magenta Line extensions
Delhi Metro services began Sunday afternoon on two new corridors. Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated these sections. He also laid the foundation for three more Metro lines. These new lines will enhance connectivity across Delhi. Residents in several areas will benefit from the expanded network. Future phases aim to connect key locations like Noida and the airport.
Delhi Metro gets two new corridors for the Pink and Magenta lines; Full list of upcoming stations here
Delhi Metro Phase V: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to inaugurate two critical extensions of the Delhi Metro network—the Majlis Park to Maujpur-Babarpur section (Pink Line) and the Deepali Chowk to Majlis Park corridor (Magenta Line)—on March 8, 2026. These projects, costing over ₹18,300 crore, will introduce India’s first fully operational 'Ring Metro' and include one of the system’s highest elevated sections at 28.36 metres.
Double-decker metro takes shape as Delhi readies first viaduct for train runs
Delhi's first double-decker metro viaduct is now ready for trains. This marks a significant step in the city's metro expansion. The viaduct will carry metro trains above and vehicles below. Other double-decker structures are also under construction. This expansion will enhance connectivity across the city.
Delhi to get a major upgrade in 2026; check details
Delhi Metro is set for a major upgrade in 2026 with three new corridors opening, including extensions of the Pink and Magenta Lines, and a new Golden Line. Construction on two more corridors will begin next year, enhancing regional connectivity. The entire 82km Delhi-Ghaziabad-Meerut RRTS corridor is also expected to open soon.
Namma Metro Pink Line update: Check when the service may finally begin
BEML has unveiled a prototype driverless metro trainset for upcoming Namma Metro corridors. This comes as the Pink Line faces delays, with its commercial launch now pushed to mid-2026. BEML will supply 318 metro cars for the Blue and Pink Lines. The new trains feature energy efficiency and advanced safety.
Delhi Metro to launch India's first three-coach train service on this route
Delhi Metro will introduce India's first three-coach train corridor on the new Lajpat Nagar to Saket G Block stretch. The 8-km corridor with eight stations will enhance connectivity in south Delhi. The three-coach trains will offer better frequency, operational efficiency, and energy savings. This line is expected to accommodate significant ridership and improve urban mobility.
Metro's first train for Phase-IV operation reaches Delhi: DMRC
The first train for Delhi Metro's Phase-IV expansion arrived in Delhi. The train was manufactured by Alstom in Chennai. It will undergo tests at the Mukundpur depot. Delhi Metro will receive 312 coaches for three corridors. The trains are designed for driverless operations. They will run on the Pink, Magenta, and a new Golden line corridor.
Noida Metro extension delayed due to 'constraint of seamless connectivity' with Blue Line: NMRC
NMRC Managing Director Lokesh M said in the current detailed project report (DPR) of extension of Noida- Greater Noida metro service, "there is constraint of seamless connectivity" between Sector-51 station of Aqua Line and Sector-52 station of Blue Line of Delhi Metro.
Two of three remaining corridors of Delhi Metro's Phase-IV in advanced stages of approval: Official
In March 2019, the Union Cabinet approved three out of the six corridors of the Delhi Metro's Phase-IV, which will further improve connectivity in the national capital. The remaining three proposed corridors which have not yet been approved are Rithala-Bawana-Narela, Inderlok-Indraprastha and Lajpat Nagar-Saket G Block.
What is Pink Whatsapp? How to stay safe from this scam?
Pink WhatsApp is a scam that targets users of the messaging platform by offering a pink-colored version of WhatsApp with additional features. Victims are directed to click on malicious links or download unauthorized applications, compromising their device's security. Being aware and vigilant is crucial in avoiding falling victim to Pink WhatsApp and similar scams.
Delhi Metro operations to be curtailed on Pink Line for more than three weeks
The small segment of its Pink Line at Trilokpuri, which had proved to be a bottleneck for the DMRC authorities for a long time, was inaugurated on August 6.
Missing link on Delhi Metro's Pink Line plugged; becomes network's longest corridor
With this, the 59-km-long Majlis Park-Shiv Vihar corridor or the Pink Line, which spans 38 stations, has been fully linked for the first time.
Grey Line extension, Pink Line segment of Delhi Metro to be opened on Aug 6: DMRC
While the inauguration function will be held online in the morning on August 6, passenger services will commence on the same day at 3 PM on both the sections, officials said.
Civil work on DMRC's Pink Line's missing link completed; COVID-19 delayed work
The gap in the line was expected to be plugged by September 2020, but it had got delayed due to repercussions of the COVID-19 pandemic, sources had said October last, adding that the total length of the stretch which "remains to be linked" is 289 m.
Delhi Metro: Work on Pink Line's unfinished stretch delayed beyond Sept due to COVID-19
The Majlis Park-Shiv Vihar corridor or the Pink Line spans about 58 km with 38 stations. However, a small portion in east Delhi's Trilokpuri area has proved a bottleneck for the DMRC authorities for a long time, due to which, the line is disjointed for some distance there.
At 28 m, Delhi Metro's Phase-4 work to take DMRC to 'highest point' in metro network
The current highest point at Dhaula Kuan is a point that falls between the Mayapuri and South Campus metro stations of the 59-km-long Pink Line, which connects Majlis Park to Shiv Vihar. This section crosses over the alignment of the Airport Express line at Dhaula Kuan as well as a few flyovers.
Lajpat Nagar-Mayur Vihar Pocket-1 corridor of Metro's Pink Line inaugurated
The new segment is part of the 59-km-long Pink Line, which spans from Majlis Park to Shiv Vihar. According to a senior official, passenger services on the corridor will commence from 4 pm.
Delhi Metro's Shiv Vihar-Trilokpuri section to be opened on Oct 31
The elevated section consists of 15 elevated stations, three of which are interchange facilities.
Delhi Metro's Pink Line section with 18km stretch gets safety nod, to open around Diwali
The highlight will be the presence of three interchange stations — Anand Vihar with Blue Line , Karkardooma with Blue Line and Welcome with Red Line.
Shoppers’ stop: Metro to connect 4 top south Delhi markets from June
The first 21.5km section of Pink Line, between Majlis Park and Durgabai Deshmukh South Campus stations, opened on March 14, while the connecting section between Lajpat Nagar and Mayur Vihar Pocket I is expected to open this September.
DMRC to use colour bands to help you change trains with ease
DMRC has come out with a colourful way to ensure that commuters don't get confused manoeuvring through the complex web of corridors criss-crossing the city.
Delhi Metro Phase III to be almost fully operational by March 2018
Stretches of the Pink and Magenta Lines, which will together measure over 90 km with 61 stations, will be thrown open starting this October and the entire corridors will be functional by next year.
Work on Pink, Magenta lines completed by 80-85%: Delhi Metro
Work on the upcoming Dwarka-Najafgarh and the Mundka-Bahadurgarh sections has progressed to 55 and 66 per cent respectively.
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