Delhi Metro will operate India’s first three-coach train on the Saket G Block-Lajpat Nagar corridor, catering specifically to short-distance urban travel in south Delhi. (AI Image)
The eight-km elevated corridor will have eight stations, connecting Lajpat Nagar with Andrews Ganj, Greater Kailash-I, Chirag Delhi, Pushpa Bhawan, Saket Court, Pushp Vihar and Saket G Block. (AI Image) The corridor will improve metro access to key residential and commercial hubs, including Greater Kailash-I, Saket and Pushp Vihar, along with schools and government offices in the area. (AI Image) Lajpat Nagar will become a triple interchange station, connecting the Golden Line with the existing Violet and Pink lines and improving connectivity across south Delhi. (AI Image) The corridor will also provide an interchange with the existing Magenta Line at Chirag Delhi, allowing commuters to access multiple metro corridors. (AI Image) Delhi Metro has estimated daily ridership on the corridor at 60,000-80,000 passengers in 2025, with the figure expected to cross 1.2 lakh by 2041 after frequency enhancements. (AI Image)
India’s first three-coach train
Each three-coach train will be able to accommodate around 900 passengers, with each coach having a capacity of about 300 passengers, to meet the expected demand on the short corridor. (AI Image)