Delhi’s New Mobility Leap: ‘Small Metro’ Service Announced, Route Revealed
New Delhi (The Uttam Hindu): In a significant leap for urban mobility, the Delhi Metro is set to introduce India's first-ever 3-coach metro trains, designed specifically for short-distance travel. This innovative transit solution will run on an 8-km corridor from Lajpat Nagar to Saket G Block, forming part of Phase IV of the Delhi Metro project.
According to official information, this new line will be the second shortest in the entire Delhi Metro network and is aimed at improving last-mile connectivity while easing congestion on longer metro lines. The new model is tailored to cater to daily commuters traveling between South and Central Delhi.
The Lajpat Nagar–Saket G Block corridor will feature 3-coach trains, each with a seating and standing capacity of approximately 300 passengers per coach—offering a total capacity of 900 passengers per train. These smaller trains are being hailed as a milestone for the country's urban transport landscape due to their energy-efficient design and economic feasibility.
The corridor will include eight stations:
Lajpat Nagar – Interchange with Pink and Violet lines
Andrews Ganj
Greater Kailash-1 – Serving Greater Kailash and surrounding areas
Chirag Delhi – Interchange with Magenta Line
Pushpa Bhawan – Connecting key government offices and residential zones
Saket Court
Pushpa Vihar – Benefitting residents of Sectors 1, 3, 4, and 7
Saket G Block – Interchange with the upcoming Golden Line to Airport
This project is expected to be operational by 2029 and is a forward-thinking approach to meet the specific needs of short-distance commuters who rely on frequent travel across compact urban zones.
By reducing the number of coaches and optimizing energy use, Delhi Metro aims to promote a sustainable and economically viable transportation model. Authorities also highlight that this corridor has been planned based on commuter demand, especially in densely populated residential and institutional areas.
The initiative is poised to enhance the convenience of daily metro users while contributing to the capital's green urban transport goals.
