The smaller train format means lower energy consumption per trip, making it an environmentally responsible and financially sound decision. By investing in a 3-coach system, Delhi Metro is ensuring economic sustainability while providing a top-class urban transit solution.
Delhi Metro is going to launch India’s first metro corridor designed to operate with 3 coach trains. This will prove to be a significant milestone in the country’s urban transport network. Phase-IV Lajpat Nagar-Saket G Block Metro Corridor will be the second shortest metro line (8 km) in the Delhi Metro network, expanding last mile connectivity while ensuring seamless interchange with existing metro corridors.
First time in India: 3 coach metro trains
Unlike most metro lines that use 4, 6 or 8 coach trains, this 3 coach system has been developed specifically for short distance travel. The smaller train will provide a cheaper and more efficient solution, ensuring better frequency and operational efficiency while accommodating a substantial number of daily commuters. This corridor is not just about reducing train length but about better utilisation of urban mobility with a future-ready, efficient and cost-conscious metro system.
The Lajpat Nagar-Saket G Block corridor is being developed keeping in mind the projections of passenger numbers. High density corridors require longer rakes to handle heavy crowds. This section serves a different category of passengers – short distance commuters who require frequent and efficient metro services.
Smaller trains mean lower energy consumption per trip
The peak hour peak direction traffic (PHPDT) projections of the corridor indicate manageable loads, ensuring a comfortable travel experience without unnecessary excess capacity. Smaller trains mean faster turnaround times, allowing for highly efficient frequency cycles. As the number of passengers increases, train frequencies can be gradually adjusted ensuring that travel remains smooth, predictable and congestion-free.
The smaller train format means lower energy consumption per trip, making it an environmentally responsible and financially sound decision. By investing in a 3-coach system, Delhi Metro is ensuring economic sustainability while providing a top-class urban transit solution.
Coach Capacity:
Seating and standing capacity per coach: Approximately 300 passengers
Total Train Capacity (3-coach train): 900 passengers per trip
Important Connectivity: Stations on the Corridor
The new corridor will include eight important stations that will help in accessing major residential and commercial centres:
- Lajpat Nagar – Interchange with Pink and Violet Lines, a major commercial and transit hub.
- Andrews Ganj – Serving residential and institutional areas.
- GK-1 – Serving Greater Kailash and surrounding areas.
- Chirag Delhi – Improving access to busy areas of South Delhi. Interchange with Magenta Line.
- Pushpa Bhawan – Connecting government offices and residential areas.
- Saket Court – Improved access to Saket District Court Complex, Select City Walk Mall and other offices etc.
- Pushp Vihar – Benefiting residents of Sectors 1, 3, 4 and 7.
- Saket G Block – Interchange with Golden Line, connectivity to airport.
Ridership projections and potential
- Delhi Metro officials expect ridership to increase on this new corridor as it connects densely populated and high-footfall areas.
- Projected daily ridership (2025): 60,000-80,000 passengers.
- Projected daily ridership (2041): Over 1,20,000 passengers with increased frequency.
Impact on Delhi Metro network
This corridor will significantly improve last-mile connectivity, especially for commuters travelling between south and central Delhi. By decongesting existing metro lines and providing seamless interchange at major stations, the project is expected to reduce travel time for thousands of daily commuters, improve accessibility to key institutional and commercial areas, and promote sustainable urban transportation with smart and eco-friendly infrastructure.
