Green Line (Delhi Metro)
The Green Line is the fifth line of the Delhi Metro network and the first line on standard gauge, as opposed to previous Indian broad gauge lines, prevalent in other lines. It runs between Inderlok and Brigadier Hoshiyar Singh with a branch line connecting the line's Ashok Park Main station with Kirti Nagar station on the Blue Line. The completely elevated line, built as part of the Phase-II of Delhi Metro, runs mostly along the busy NH 9 route in North Delhi and North West Delhi, bypassing Tikri Border to enter Bahadurgarh. The line consists of 23 stations including an interchange station covering a total length of 29.64 km.
History
The line was opened in two stages, with the 15.1 km Inderlok - Mundka section opening on 3 April 2010 and the 3.5 km Kirti Nagar - Ashok Park Main branch line on 27 August 2011. Though its route is shorter than other lines, the Green Line serves as a lifeline for Delhiites going to and coming from Red and Blue Lines, as it covers major commercial and residential areas like Punjabi Bagh, Paschim Vihar, Nangloi and Mundka.On 6 August 2012, in a step that will improve commuting in National Capital Region, the Union government has approved the extension of Delhi Metro from Mundka to Bahadurgarh in Haryana. The 11.18 km metro stretch will have seven stations at Mundka Industrial Area, Ghevra, Tikri Kalan, Tikri Border, Modern Industrial Estate, Bus Stand and City Park between Mundka and Bahadurgarh.
The construction work of this project began in 2013 and was completed by the second half of 2018, as part of the Phase III expansion.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Mundka-Bahadurgarh stretch via video conferencing on June 24, 2018.
The Delhi Metro phase III project will have more than 1,800 coaches by the year 2019. Projecting the needs, additional 60 coaches will be required for the Faridabad Line and 35 more coaches will be required for the Green Line extension.
Although the Green Line passes the newly-inaugurated Pink Line, which opened on March 14, 2018, it does not have a direct interchange facility. There was a proposal to link Shivaji Park or Punjabi Bagh station with the new Punjabi Bagh West station with a foot over bridge, but it was shelved off at the last minute due to high-cost concerns and lack of land for construction. A feasibility study is now being carried out by the DMRC for the same.
Passengers from Shivaji Park and the Punjabi Bagh stations of the Green Line can access the new station on the Pink Line by getting down at either of the stations and taking a conveyance, such as taking a cycle rickshaw or an e-rickshaw, thereby acting as a virtual interchange station respectively.
On a related note, the DMRC announced last month that it would soon start running 33 AC feeder buses to facilitate passengers from the Punjabi Bagh West station of the Pink Line to Shivaji Park and Punjabi Bagh stations of the Green Line respectively.
Stations
Branch Line
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* Towards → Inderlok">Inderlok (Delhi Metro)">Inderlok / Kirti Nagar">Kirti Nagar (Delhi Metro)">Kirti Nagar
The First Car In The Moving Direction Of Train Is Reserved For Ladies. Male Passengers Are Requested Not To Board The Coach Reserved For Ladies. Doing This Is A Punishable Offence !| East Bound | Towards → Inderlok / Kirti Nagar |
* Towards ← Brigadier Hoshiyar Singh">Brigadier Hoshiyar Singh metro station">Brigadier Hoshiyar Singh
The First Car In The Moving Direction Of Train Is Reserved For Ladies. Male Passengers Are Requested Not To Board The Coach Reserved For Ladies. Doing This Is A Punishable Offence !| West Bound | Towards ← Brigadier Hoshiyar Singh |