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DMRC Phase 4: Delhi Aerocity Metro Station set to become major interchange hub on Airport Express Line

DMRC Phase 4 update: The Tughlakabad–Aerocity Golden Line corridor’s extension from Aerocity to IGI Airport Terminal 1 station, spanning 2.263 km, received approval in December 2025.

3 min readUpdated: Jan 31, 2026 02:11 PM IST

Aerocity Metro station to emerge as key interchange on Airport Express Line (Image: DMRC)

DMRC Phase 4 update, Delhi Metro Airport Express Line: With the Delhi Metro’s expansion to enhance connectivity on the Tughlakabad-Aerocity Golden Line corridor, the Delhi Aerocity Metro station on the Airport Express Line is set to emerge as a major interchange hub. The Tughlakabad–Aerocity Golden Line corridor is being constructed as part of Delhi Metro Phase 4.

The corridor’s extension from Aerocity to IGI Airport Terminal 1 station, spanning 2.263 km, received approval in December 2025.

Delhi Aerocity Metro Station to have triple interchange facility in future

In a statement, Anuj Dayal, Principal Executive Director (Corporate Communications), DMRC, said that the station will also have provisions to be developed into a triple interchange in the future. “In the future, the station will also have the provision of being turned into a triple interchange, as the National Capital Region Transport Corporation (NCRTC) will have interchange facilities at Delhi Aerocity for its proposed corridor to Alwar,” Anuj Dayal said.

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According to the DMRC, the new Delhi Aerocity Metro station will offer platform-to-platform connectivity (on one side) as well as concourse-to-concourse paid-area connectivity between the Airport Express Line and the Golden Line. The station platforms will be located at a depth of around 22 metres.

Dayal said that as per the planned alignment, the Golden Line and the proposed NCRTC corridor will cross each other almost diagonally. “As per the alignment planned, the Golden Line and the proposed NCRTC corridor will cross each other almost diagonally. The necessary structural provisions for the construction of the NCRTC platform shall be kept in the station for its future integration,” he added.

Delhi Aerocity Metro station on Golden Line

The new Delhi Aerocity Metro station on the Golden Line will be significantly longer – around 290 metres. This is to meet interchange requirements, as the usual length of an interchange station is about 260 metres.

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Significance of Delhi Aerocity Metro station interchange hub

The Delhi Aerocity Metro station interchange facility will be a major connectivity boost for various areas of south Delhi, which will be connected by the Aerocity – Tughlakabad Metro corridor. Several areas including Tughalakabad, Ambedkar Nagar, Khanpur etc will have quick access to all terminals of the Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport.

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“Now with the approval to the extension of the Golden Line till Terminal 1 IGI Airport station of Magenta Line, passengers traveling from many south Delhi areas will have direct access to the Terminal 1 of the airport.

Passengers from Terminal 1D will also be able to take the Airport Line from Aerocity through Metro by taking the Golden Line from Terminal 1 IGI Airport till Aerocity,” Dayal further said.

Anish Mondal

Anish Mondal is a journalist with over nine years of experience covering the railways and roadways. Currently a member of the Indianexpress.com editorial team, Anish specializes in high-impact sectors. Professional Journey Anish began his career at the public broadcaster Rajya Sabha Television (now Sansad TV), where he developed a foundational understanding of legislative processes and national governance. In 2018, he transitioned to digital financial journalism at FinancialExpress.com, spending nearly six years refining his expertise in market trends and corporate reporting. Before joining The Indian Express in 2025, he served as a key contributor at ETNowNews.com. Education & Expertise Anish’s reporting is backed by a rigorous academic background in communication and the humanities: Master of Journalism and Mass Communication (MJMC) – Apeejay Stya University Post Graduate Diploma in Journalism and Production (PGTVRJP) – Apeejay Institute of Mass Communication Bachelor of Arts (English Honours) – University of Calcutta Areas of Coverage Connectivity: Detailed reporting on the expansion of Indian Railways and National Highway networks. ... Read More

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