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{{Short description|Future line of the metro in Delhi, India}}
{{Use Indian English|date=January 2024}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=January 2024}}
{{Infobox rail line
| box_width =
| name = Golden Line
| other_name = Line 10, Line 11
| color = {{rcr|Delhi Metro|golden}}
| image =
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| caption =
| type = [[Rapid transit]]
| system = [[Delhi Metro]]
| status = Under construction
| locale = [[Delhi]]
| start = '''Line 10 (Main Line):''' [[Terminal 1-IGI Airport metro station|Terminal 1-IGI Airport]] [[Tughlakabad metro station|Tughlakabad]]
| end = '''Line 11 (Branch):''' [[Lajpat Nagar metro station|Lajpat Nagar]] [[Saket G Block metro station|Saket G Block]]
| stations = '''Line 10 (Main Line):''' [[List of Delhi metro stations|19]] Elevated: 7 Underground: 12 '''Line 11 (Branch):''' [[List of Delhi metro stations|8]] Elevated: 8
| daily_ridership =
| planopen = '''Line 10 (Main Line):''' {{start date and age|2026|||df=y|p=n|br=n}}<ref name="TIE">{{cite news|title=Silver to Gold — Why Delhi Metro changed the colour code of this much awaited line|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/cities/delhi/delhi-metro-changed-the-colour-code-of-this-much-awaited-line-9133199/|work=The Indian Express|date=29 January 2024|access-date=29 January 2024|language=en}}</ref>, '''Line 11 (Branch):''' Approved
| open =
| close =
| owner = [[Delhi Metro]]
| operator = [[Delhi Metro Rail Corporation]]
| character = Underground and Elevated
| stock =
| linelength = {{convert|38.17|km|mi|abbr=on}} '''Line 10 (Main Line):''' {{convert|29.785|km|mi|abbr=on}}, '''Line 11 (Branch):''' {{convert|8.385|km|mi|abbr=on}}
| tracklength =
| tracks =
| gauge = {{Track gauge|1435mm|lk=on}} standard gauge
| electrification = {{25 kV 50 Hz}} [[overhead line|overhead catenary]]
| speed =
| elevation =
| map = {{Delhi Metro Golden Line Route}}
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The '''Golden Line''' ('''Line 10 and Line 11''') is a [[rapid transit]] line of the [[Delhi Metro]] currently under-construction. It will start from [[Delhi Aerocity metro station|Delhi Aerocity]] and end in [[Tughlakabad metro station|Tughlakabad]].<ref name="CW">{{cite news|title=Delhi's Airport Metro set for silver line extension to terminal 1|url=https://www.constructionworld.in/policy-updates-and-economic-news/delhis-airport-metro-set-for-silver-line-extension-to-terminal-1/48426|work=Construction World|date=12 January 2024|access-date=14 January 2024|language=en}}</ref> Further extensions to [[Kalindi Kunj metro station|Kalindi Kunj]] and [[Terminal 1-IGI Airport metro station|Terminal 1-IGI Airport]] have also been approved as part of Phase 5A extension. The main line (Line 10) will be {{cvt|29.785|km}} long with 19 stations, out of which seven will be elevated and 12 will be underground. The branch line (Line 11) will be {{cvt|8.385|km}} long with eight stations, all the stations will be elevated.

It will connect [[South Delhi|southern Delhi]] directly with [[Indira Gandhi International Airport]] to relieve the increasing traffic, congestion and pollution on roads. Construction began on the line in June 2022, as part of the [[Delhi Metro#Phase IV|fourth phase]] of the Delhi Metro's development, and partial operations are expected by 2026-end.

== History ==
The Golden Line, initially named as Silver Line, was conceptualized by the [[Delhi Metro Rail Corporation]] (DMRC) under the [[Delhi Metro#Phase IV|Phase IV]] of [[Delhi Metro]]'s future expansion and development in July 2016. As per the plan, six new lines covering a length of about {{cvt|104|km}} have been planned to be added to the metro network, out of which the Golden Line would cover [[South Delhi|southern Delhi]] at a length of {{cvt|20.2|km}}. The plans were finalized for implementation by the [[Government of Delhi]] in December 2018; this time the length of the Golden Line increased to {{cvt|23.6|km}}.<ref name="N18">{{cite news|title=Delhi Metro's Much-awaited Phase 4 Gets AAP Govt's Nod, Likely to be Ready by 2024|url=https://www.news18.com/news/india/delhi-metros-much-awaited-phase-4-gets-aap-govts-nod-likely-to-be-ready-by-2024-1978485.html|work=News18|date=20 December 2018|access-date=29 January 2024|language=en}}</ref> In March 2019, the plans were approved for construction by the [[Government of India]]. Thus, land acquisition for Phase IV and Golden Line began from April 2019, and was completed by three years. Construction was supposed to begin from 2021, but was delayed due to the restrictions imposed by the government due to the [[COVID-19 pandemic]]. Hence, construction was started by [[Afcons Infrastructure]] and [[Larsen & Toubro]] in June 2022.<ref name="TOI">{{Cite web |date=14 June 2022 |title=Delhi: Covid, green concerns put Phase-IV in low gear; push targets back |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/delhi/delhi-covid-green-concerns-put-phase-iv-in-low-gear-push-targets-back/articleshow/92190010.cms |access-date=16 June 2022 |website=The Times of India |language=en}}</ref><ref name="TMRG">{{cite news|title=Afcons Begins Work on Delhi Metro Silver Line's Underground Section|url=https://themetrorailguy.com/2022/06/15/afcons-begins-work-on-delhi-metro-silver-lines-underground-section/|work=The Metro Rail Guy|date=15 June 2022|access-date=29 January 2024|language=en}}</ref> It was expected to be completed by 2024/25, which has been pushed to 2026-end.

In November 2020, the DMRC changed the alignment of the Golden Line as per the instructions of the [[Archaeological Survey of India]] (ASI) to circumvent the [[Qutb Minar]] and the [[Mehrauli Archaeological Park]], so to avoid any harm to these critical historical sites during construction and operation.<ref name=":1" /> As per the initial plan, the line was proposed to be extended to [[Indira Gandhi International Airport#Terminal 1|Terminal 1]] of [[Indira Gandhi International Airport]], in order to provide commuters a faster and direct link to the airport's premises. The proposal was approved by the Government of Delhi after the DMRC created and showed a [[Project plan|Detailed Project Report]] (DPR) in December 2023, thereby increasing the line's length to {{cvt|25.82|km}}.<ref name="TOI2">{{cite news|title=Delhi Metro's Silver Line to Aerocity may be extended to terminal 1|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/delhi/metros-silver-line-to-aerocity-may-be-extended-to-terminal-1/articleshow/106107166.cms|work=The Times of India|date=19 December 2023|access-date=19 December 2023|issn=0971-8257|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Good News For Air Travellers! Delhi Metro's Silver Line To Aerocity To Be Extended To Terminal 1|url=https://www.timesnownews.com/delhi/delhi-metros-silver-line-to-aerocity-to-be-extended-to-terminal-1-article-106115639|work=Times Now|date=19 December 2023|access-date=19 December 2023|language=en}}</ref> The name of the line was changed from 'Silver Line' to 'Golden Line' in January 2024.<ref name="TS">{{cite news|title=DMRC changes colour code of upcoming Delhi Aerocity–Tughlakabad Metro corridor|url=https://www.thestatesman.com/cities/delhi/dmrc-changes-colour-code-of-upcoming-delhi-aerocity-tughlakabad-metro-corridor-1503264541.html|work=The Statesman|date=29 January 2024|access-date=29 January 2024|language=en}}</ref><ref name="TMRG2">{{cite web|title=Delhi Metro Phase 4 – Information, Route Maps, Tenders & Updates|url=https://themetrorailguy.com/delhi-metro-phase-4-information-map/|website=The Metro Rail Guy|access-date=29 January 2024}}</ref>

The Sarita Vihar Depot serving the Violet Line is being modified to handle trains for the Golden Line also. Trainsets have started arriving at the depot as of April 2026.

== Stations ==
{{main|List of Delhi Metro stations}}
The stations being built on the Golden Line are:<ref name=":1">{{Cite news |date=2020-12-02 |title=Delhi Metro steers clear of Qutub Minar |work=The Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/delhi/metro-steers-clear-of-qutub-minar/articleshow/79518484.cms |access-date=2023-12-20 |issn=0971-8257}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Delhi Metro map |url=https://delhimetrorail.com/network_map |access-date=14 March 2026 |website=www.delhimetrorail.com}}</ref>

===Main Line (Line 10)===
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center; width:100%;"
! colspan="10" style="background:#{{rail color|Delhi Metro|golden}};" |Golden Line
|-
! rowspan="2" |#
! colspan="2" |Station Name
! rowspan="2" |Opening
! rowspan="2" |Interchange Connection
! rowspan="2" |Station Layout
! rowspan="2" |Platform Level Type
|-
![[English language|English]]
![[Hindi]]
|-
| 1
| {{stl|Delhi Metro|Terminal 1 IGI Airport}}<ref name=":2">{{Cite web |date=2025-12-25 |title=Union Cabinet approves Delhi Metro expansion, 13 new stations to come up |url=https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/delhi/union-cabinet-approves-delhi-metro-expansion-13-new-stations-to-come-up/amp |access-date=2025-12-25 |website=Times of India |language=en}}</ref>
| {{Lang|hi|टर्मिनल 1 आई.जी.आई एयरपोर्ट}}
| 2029
| {{rint|air}} [[Indira Gandhi International Airport|IGI Airport (T-1)]] {{rcb|Delhi Metro|Magenta|croute}}
| Underground
| Island
|-
| 2
| {{stl|Delhi Metro|Delhi Aerocity}}
| {{Lang|hi|दिल्ली एरोसिटी}}
| 2026
| {{rcb|Delhi Metro|Airport Express|croute}}
| Underground
| Island
|-
| 3
| {{stl|Delhi Metro|Mahipal Pur}}
| {{Lang|hi|महिपालपुर}}
| 2026
| None
| Underground
| Side
|-
| 4
| {{stl|Delhi Metro|Vasant Kunj}}
| {{Lang|hi|वसंत कुंज}}
| 2026
| None
| Underground
| Side
|-
| 5
| {{stl|Delhi Metro|Kishangarh}}
| {{Lang|hi|किशनगढ़}}
| 2026
| None
| Underground
| Side
|-
| 6
| {{stl|Delhi Metro|Chhatarpur}}
| {{Lang|hi|छत्तरपुर}}
| 2026
| {{rcb|Delhi Metro|Yellow|croute}}
| Underground
| Island
|-
| 7
| {{stl|Delhi Metro|Chhatarpur Mandir}}
| {{Lang|hi|छत्तरपुर मंदिर}}
| 2026
| None
| Underground
| Side
|-
| 8
| {{stl|Delhi Metro|IGNOU}}
| {{Lang|hi|इग्नू}}
| 2026
| None
| Underground
| Island
|-
| 9
| {{stl|Delhi Metro|Neb Sarai}}
| {{Lang|hi|नेब सराय}}
| 2026
| None
| Underground
| Island
|-
| 10
| {{stl|Delhi Metro|Saket G Block}}<ref name=":11">{{Cite web |date=2025-12-13 |title=Lajpat-Saket Metro corridor sees action after long wait in Delhi |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/delhi/2025/Dec/13/lajpat-saket-metro-corridor-sees-action-after-long-wait-in-delhi |access-date=2025-12-25 |website=Indian Express|language=en}}</ref>
| {{Lang|hi|साकेत जी ब्लॉक}}
| 2026
| {{rcb|Delhi Metro|Golden|croute}} (Line 11)
| Elevated
| Side
|-
| 11
| {{stl|Delhi Metro|Ambedkar Nagar}}
| {{Lang|hi|अम्बेडकर नगर}}
| 2026
| None
| Elevated
| Side
|-
| 12
| {{stl|Delhi Metro|Khanpur–Vayusenabad}}
| {{Lang|hi|ख़ानपुर–वायुसेनाबाद}}
| 2026
| None
| Elevated
| Side
|-
| 13
| {{stl|Delhi Metro|Sangam Vihar–Tigri}}
| {{Lang|hi|संगम विहार–तिगड़ी}}
| 2026
| None
| Elevated
| Side
|-
| 14
| {{stl|Delhi Metro|Anandmayee Marg Jn.}}
| {{Lang|hi|आनंदमयी मार्ग जं.}}
| 2026
| None
| Underground
| Side
|-
| 15
| {{stl|Delhi Metro|Tughlakabad Railway Colony}}
| {{Lang|hi|तुग़लक़ाबाद रेलवे कॉलोनी}}
| 2026
| None
| Underground
| Island
|-
| 16
| {{stl|Delhi Metro|Tughlakabad Station}}
| {{Lang|hi|तुग़लक़ाबाद स्टेशन}}
| 2026
| {{rcb|Delhi Metro|Violet|croute}}
[[File:Indian_Railways_Suburban_Railway_Logo.svg|link=Delhi_Suburban_Railway|20x20px|up]][[Tughlakabad railway station|Tughlakabad]]
| Underground
| Island
|-
| 17
| {{stl|Delhi Metro|Sarita Vihar Depot}}<ref name=":2"/>
| {{Lang|hi|सरिता विहार डिपो}}
| 2029
| None
| Elevated
| Side
|-
| 18
| {{stl|Delhi Metro|Madanpur Khadar}}<ref name=":2"/>
| {{Lang|hi|मदनपुर खादर}}
| 2029
| None
| Elevated
| Side
|-
| 19
| {{stl|Delhi Metro|Kalindi Kunj}}<ref name=":2"/>
| {{Lang|hi|कालिंदी कुंज}}
| 2029
| {{rcb|Delhi Metro|Magenta|croute}}
| Elevated
| Side
|-
|}

===Branch Line (Line 11)===

{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center; width=100%"
! colspan="10" style="background:#{{rail color|Delhi Metro|golden}};" |Golden Line Branch 
|-
! rowspan="2" |#
! colspan="2" |Station Name
! rowspan="2" |Opening
! rowspan="2" |Interchange Connection
! rowspan="2" |Station Layout
! rowspan="2" |Platform Level Type
|-
! [[English language|English]]
! [[Hindi]]
|-
| 1
| {{stl|Delhi Metro|Saket G Block}}<ref name=":11"/>
| {{Lang|hi|साकेत जी ब्लॉक}}
| Approved
| {{rcb|Delhi Metro|Golden|croute}} '''(Phase 4 - Under Construction)'''
| Elevated
| Side
|-
| 2
| {{stl|Delhi Metro|Pushp Vihar}}
| {{Lang|hi|पुष्प विहार}}
| Approved
| None
| Elevated
| Side
|-
| 3
| {{stl|Delhi Metro|Saket District Centre}}
| {{Lang|hi|साकेत डिस्ट्रिक्ट सेंटर}}
| Approved
| None
| Elevated
| Side
|-
| 4
| {{stl|Delhi Metro|Pushpa Bhawan}}<ref name=":11"/>
| {{Lang|hi|पुष्पा भवन}}
| Approved
| None
| Elevated
| Side
|-
| 5
| {{stl|Delhi Metro|Chirag Delhi}}
| {{Lang|hi|चिराग दिल्ली}}
| Approved
| {{rcb|Delhi Metro|Magenta|croute}}
| Elevated
| Side
|-
| 6
| {{stl|Delhi Metro|Greater Kailash-1}}
| {{Lang|hi|ग्रेटर कैलाश-1}}
| Approved
| None
| Elevated
| Side
|-
| 7
| {{stl|Delhi Metro|Andrews Ganj}}
| {{Lang|hi|एंड्रयूज़ गंज}}
| Approved
| None
| Elevated
| Side
|-
| 8
| {{stl|Delhi Metro|Lajpat Nagar}}
| {{Lang|hi|लाजपत नगर}}
| Approved
| {{rcb|Delhi Metro|Pink|croute}} {{rcb|Delhi Metro|Violet|croute}}
| Elevated
| Side
|-
|}

==Project timeline==

=== Main route: IGI Aerocity to Tughlakabad ===
{{anchor | Main }}

* '''2026 Apr:''' 73.33% overall and 78% civil work are complete with 5 tunnel boring machines at work. The whole Aerocity-Tughlakabad main route will be complete by end of 2026.<ref>[https://www.msn.com/en-in/news/india/work-on-golden-line-to-be-completed-by-year-end-officials Work on Golden Line to be completed by year-end: Officials], MSN News, 20 Apr 2026.</ref><ref name="IGRG2">{{Cite web |date=2025-06-08 |title=Delhi Metro’s Golden Line corridor reaches key tunneling milestone |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/cities/delhi-news/delhi-metro-s-golden-line-corridor-reaches-key-tunneling-milestone-101749319358920.html |access-date=2025-12-15 |website=Hindustan Times |language=en}}</ref>

=== Northwest extension: IGI Aerocity to IGI Airport T1 intersection with Magenta Line===
{{anchor | T1 }}

* '''2025 Aug:''' For the Aerocity to the existing [[Terminal 1 IGI Airport metro station]] of [[Magenta Line (Delhi Metro)|Delhi Metro's Magenta Line]], the DPR has been completed and approved, and construction will be completed by 2027-28.<ref name="IGRG1">{{Cite web |date=2025-08-22 |title=Delhi: Metro link for IGI airport’s T1, T3 moves ahead |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/cities/delhi-news/delhi-metro-link-for-igi-airport-s-t1-t3-moves-ahead-101755804413453.html |access-date=2025-12-15 |website=Hindustan Times |language=en}}</ref><ref name=ex1>[https://www.msn.com/en-in/news/India/three-new-corridors-13-stations-all-about-magenta-line-that-will-become-delhi-metro-s-longest Three new corridors, 13 stations: All about Magenta Line that will become Delhi Metro's longest], Feb 2025.</ref>

===Eastwards extension: Tughlakabad to Kalindi Kunj intersection with Magenta Line===
{{anchor | Kalindi }}

* '''2026 Feb:''' For the Tughlakabad to the existing [[Kalindi Kunj metro station]] of Delhi Metro's Magenta Line will be completed by 2028.<ref name=ex1/>

== Train Info ==
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
! colspan="2" style="background:#{{rail color|Delhi Metro|golden}};" |Golden Line
|-
!Rakes
|[[Alstom Metropolis]]
|-
!Train Length
|3/6 coaches
|-
!Train Gauge
|{{Track gauge|4 ft8 1/2in|lk=on}} [[standard gauge]]
|-
!Electrification
|25 kV 50 Hz [[Alternating current|AC]] through [[overhead catenary]] (OHE)
|-
!Train's Maximum Speed
|100 km/h
|-
!Train Operation
|
|}

==See also==
* [[List of Delhi Metro stations]]
* [[Transport in Delhi]]
* [[Delhi Metro Rail Corporation]]
* [[Delhi Suburban Railway]]
* [[Delhi Transport Corporation]]
* [[National Capital Region (India)]]

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== References ==
{{Reflist}}

{{Delhi Metro}}
{{Delhi & NCR Metro stations|golden line=yes}}
{{Rapid transit in India}}
{{Rapid transit in Asia}}
{{Railways in Northern India}}

[[Category:Delhi Metro lines]]

Golden Line Delhi Metro - Revision history

Md. Toslim Bhuiyan Prantik at 07:58, 7 May 2026