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25 June 2026

Central Vista metro corridor expansion

The expansion of metro infrastructure is a specific development in urban transport that serves as useful context for broader questions on infrastructure development and urban planning in India.

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Notes

  • DMRC has initiated construction on the 9.913-km Central Vista metro corridor, part of Phase V(A) expansion.
  • The project involves extending the Magenta Line from Janakpuri West to R.K. Ashram Marg.
  • Central Secretariat station is set to become a triple interchange hub, connecting the Magenta, Yellow, and Violet lines.
  • The project timeline for completion is set at two years.
  • The expansion aims to improve connectivity in central Delhi and reduce commuting time for Central government employees.

Questions

  1. Discuss the significance of multi-modal interchange hubs in urban mass transit systems, with specific reference to the integration of metro lines in high-density administrative zones. 150 words
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Prelims

  1. The Central Vista metro corridor project, part of the DMRC Phase V(A) expansion, aims to connect which of the following lines at the Central Secretariat station?