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New Delhi, Lajpat Nagar & Azadpur Metro stations to be triple-interchange hubs. Check details
At present, Kashmere Gate is the only station where the three corridors intersect, linking the Red, Yellow and Violet lines.
Delhi Metro to have five triple interchange stations after Phase V approval, boosting connectivity across the network, (file)
From having just one triple-interchange station for nearly two decades, the Delhi Metro is now set to add three more such stations under Phase IV of the project, a move officials expect will significantly improve cross-city connectivity and reduce travel time.
At present, Kashmere Gate is the only station where the three corridors intersect, linking the Red, Yellow and Violet lines. Soon, Azadpur, New Delhi and Lajpat Nagar Metro stations will also function as triple-interchange hubs, DMRC officials said.
Kashmere Gate, in North Delhi, has been a key junction, handling heavy daily footfall, as it connects residential areas in the North and Northwest with Central and South Delhi. Until now, it remained the only station offering three-line interchange, even as the Metro network expanded rapidly across the National Capital Region.
What will the upcoming hubs connect?
Under Phase IV, Azadpur station will connect Yellow Line, Pink Line and Magenta Line, improving direct movement between North, West and South Delhi without requiring multiple transfers. It will become operational as a triple interchange by the end of 2026, said officials.
The New Delhi Metro station will emerge as another major interchange, linking Yellow Line, Airport Express Line and Green Line, offering smoother connectivity between the airport, Central Delhi and western parts of the city, officials added.
Construction of the extension of Green Line – a part of the three non-priority corridors under Phase IV – has not begun yet. It is expected to take at least a couple of years to become operational, said officials.
The Lajpat Nagar Metro station, meanwhile, will connect Violet Line, Pink Line and the upcoming Golden Line, strengthening east-west and north-south links in South Delhi, said officials.
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The expansion will continue under Phase V (A), with the Central Secretariat set to connect Yellow, Violet and Magenta Lines on the proposed Ramakrishna Ashram Marg-Indraprastha corridor, said officials. This is expected to improve access to central Delhi and key government districts, including the Central Vista area.
“Triple-interchange stations offer seamless connectivity by allowing passengers to switch between three corridors at one location, helping reduce travel time and making cross-city journeys faster and more convenient .As more people opt for the Metro, these triple interchange stations will play a key role in reducing road traffic and pollution. They will also improve accessibility to residential areas, business hubs, and major institutions,” a DMRC official said.
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