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 and end in Tughlakabad.[1] Further extensions to Kalindi Kunj and Terminal 1-IGI Airport have also been approved as part of Phase 5A extension. The main line (Line 10) will be Template:Cvt long with 19 stations, out of which seven will be elevated and 12 will be underground. The branch line (Line 11) will be Template:Cvt long with eight stations, all the stations will be elevated.
It will connect 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 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 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 Template:Cvt have been planned to be added to the metro network, out of which the Golden Line would cover southern Delhi at a length of Template:Cvt. The plans were finalized for implementation by the Government of Delhi in December 2018; this time the length of the Golden Line increased to Template:Cvt.[2] 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.[3][4] 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.[5] As per the initial plan, the line was proposed to be extended to 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 Detailed Project Report (DPR) in December 2023, thereby increasing the line's length to Template:Cvt.[6][7] The name of the line was changed from 'Silver Line' to 'Golden Line' in January 2024.[8][9]
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
Template:Main The stations being built on the Golden Line are:[5][10]
Main Line (Line 10)
| colspan="10" style="background:#Template:Rail color;" |Golden Line | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| # | Station Name | Opening | Interchange Connection | Station Layout | Platform Level Type | |
| English | Hindi | |||||
| 1 | Template:Stl[11] | Template:Lang | 2029 | Template:Rint IGI Airport (T-1) Template:Rcb |
Underground | Island |
| 2 | Template:Stl | Template:Lang | 2026 | Template:Rcb | Underground | Island |
| 3 | Template:Stl | Template:Lang | 2026 | None | Underground | Side |
| 4 | Template:Stl | Template:Lang | 2026 | None | Underground | Side |
| 5 | Template:Stl | Template:Lang | 2026 | None | Underground | Side |
| 6 | Template:Stl | Template:Lang | 2026 | Template:Rcb | Underground | Island |
| 7 | Template:Stl | Template:Lang | 2026 | None | Underground | Side |
| 8 | Template:Stl | Template:Lang | 2026 | None | Underground | Island |
| 9 | Template:Stl | Template:Lang | 2026 | None | Underground | Island |
| 10 | Template:Stl[12] | Template:Lang | 2026 | Template:Rcb (Line 11) |
Elevated | Side |
| 11 | Template:Stl | Template:Lang | 2026 | None | Elevated | Side |
| 12 | Template:Stl | Template:Lang | 2026 | None | Elevated | Side |
| 13 | Template:Stl | Template:Lang | 2026 | None | Elevated | Side |
| 14 | Template:Stl | Template:Lang | 2026 | None | Underground | Side |
| 15 | Template:Stl | Template:Lang | 2026 | None | Underground | Island |
| 16 | Template:Stl | Template:Lang | 2026 | Template:Rcb | Underground | Island |
| 17 | Template:Stl[11] | Template:Lang | 2029 | None | Elevated | Side |
| 18 | Template:Stl[11] | Template:Lang | 2029 | None | Elevated | Side |
| 19 | Template:Stl[11] | Template:Lang | 2029 | Template:Rcb | Elevated | Side |
Branch Line (Line 11)
| colspan="10" style="background:#Template:Rail color;" |Golden Line Branch | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| # | Station Name | Opening | Interchange Connection | Station Layout | Platform Level Type | |
| English | Hindi | |||||
| 1 | Template:Stl[12] | Template:Lang | Approved | Template:Rcb (Phase 4 - Under Construction) |
Elevated | Side |
| 2 | Template:Stl | Template:Lang | Approved | None | Elevated | Side |
| 3 | Template:Stl | Template:Lang | Approved | None | Elevated | Side |
| 4 | Template:Stl[12] | Template:Lang | Approved | None | Elevated | Side |
| 5 | Template:Stl | Template:Lang | Approved | Template:Rcb | Elevated | Side |
| 6 | Template:Stl | Template:Lang | Approved | None | Elevated | Side |
| 7 | Template:Stl | Template:Lang | Approved | None | Elevated | Side |
| 8 | Template:Stl | Template:Lang | Approved | Template:Rcb Template:Rcb |
Elevated | Side |
Project timeline
Main route: IGI Aerocity to Tughlakabad
- 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.[13][14]
Northwest extension: IGI Aerocity to IGI Airport T1 intersection with Magenta Line
- 2025 Aug: For the Aerocity to the existing Terminal 1 IGI Airport metro station of Delhi Metro's Magenta Line, the DPR has been completed and approved, and construction will be completed by 2027-28.[15][16]
Eastwards extension: Tughlakabad to Kalindi Kunj intersection with Magenta Line
- 2026 Feb: For the Tughlakabad to the existing Kalindi Kunj metro station of Delhi Metro's Magenta Line will be completed by 2028.[16]
Train Info
| colspan="2" style="background:#Template:Rail color;" |Golden Line | |
|---|---|
| Rakes | Alstom Metropolis |
| Train Length | 3/6 coaches |
| Train Gauge | Template:Track gauge standard gauge |
| Electrification | 25 kV 50 Hz 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
- ↑ Delhi's Airport Metro set for silver line extension to terminal 1. Construction World(12 January 2024). Retrieved 14 January 2024.
- ↑ Delhi Metro's Much-awaited Phase 4 Gets AAP Govt's Nod, Likely to be Ready by 2024. News18(20 December 2018). Retrieved 29 January 2024.
- ↑ Delhi: Covid, green concerns put Phase-IV in low gear; push targets back. The Times of India(14 June 2022). Retrieved 16 June 2022.
- ↑ Afcons Begins Work on Delhi Metro Silver Line's Underground Section. The Metro Rail Guy(15 June 2022). Retrieved 29 January 2024.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 Delhi Metro steers clear of Qutub Minar. The Times of India(2020-12-02). Retrieved 2023-12-20.
- ↑ Delhi Metro's Silver Line to Aerocity may be extended to terminal 1. The Times of India(19 December 2023). Retrieved 19 December 2023.
- ↑ Good News For Air Travellers! Delhi Metro's Silver Line To Aerocity To Be Extended To Terminal 1. Times Now(19 December 2023). Retrieved 19 December 2023.
- ↑ DMRC changes colour code of upcoming Delhi Aerocity–Tughlakabad Metro corridor. The Statesman(29 January 2024). Retrieved 29 January 2024.
- ↑ Delhi Metro Phase 4 – Information, Route Maps, Tenders & Updates. The Metro Rail Guy. Retrieved 29 January 2024.
- ↑ Delhi Metro map. www.delhimetrorail.com. Retrieved 14 March 2026.
- ↑ 11.0 11.1 11.2 11.3 Union Cabinet approves Delhi Metro expansion, 13 new stations to come up. Times of India(2025-12-25). Retrieved 2025-12-25.
- ↑ 12.0 12.1 12.2 Lajpat-Saket Metro corridor sees action after long wait in Delhi. Indian Express(2025-12-13). Retrieved 2025-12-25.
- ↑ Work on Golden Line to be completed by year-end: Officials, MSN News, 20 Apr 2026.
- ↑ Delhi Metro’s Golden Line corridor reaches key tunneling milestone. Hindustan Times(2025-06-08). Retrieved 2025-12-15.
- ↑ Delhi: Metro link for IGI airport’s T1, T3 moves ahead. Hindustan Times(2025-08-22). Retrieved 2025-12-15.
- ↑ 16.0 16.1 Three new corridors, 13 stations: All about Magenta Line that will become Delhi Metro's longest, Feb 2025.
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