With the upcoming Phase-III of Delhi Metro set to add lakhs of new commuters and hundreds of new locations to its map, the DMRC has planned 16 new interchange stations to cater to the burgeoning passengers. On completion of the phase-III, the total number of interchange station will go up to 23; the existing number is only seven.
For the convenience of the commuters, 16 interchange stations will come up as part of the Phase-III. These junction stations will allow a hassle-free transition from one Metro corridor to another, not only saving the time but also money as the commuters will not have to take a longer route to reach their respective destinations. The operational interchange stations include Rajiv Chowk, Kashmere Gate, Inderlok, Yamuna Bank, Central Secretariat, Kirti Nagar and Dwarka Sector 21.
Though only four lines will be constructed as part of the upcoming phase of Delhi Metro, however, these will be constructed in a manner that they will allow connectivity to the entire Delhi Metro network, which will be facilitated by the junction stations.
With 16 interchange stations to be constructed as part of the upcoming phase, the total number of interchange stations will become 23. “The purpose of these interchange stations is not just to save time but also money for the passengers, who will be able to travel directly from one part of Delhi to another. Apart from providing a hassle free transition for the commuters these interchange Metro stations will also help reduce passenger traffic on the present junctions by dissipating crowds on the upcoming stations.
The 56 km Mukundpur to Yamuna Vihar corridor will be connected to all the other lines of the Delhi Metro network through 10 interchange stations. These will include Azadpur, Netaji Subhash Place, Punjabi Bagh West, Rajouri Garden, Dhaula Kuan, INA, lajpat Nagar, Mayur Vihar, Anand Vihar and Welcome. Commuters can interchange with Dishad Garden -Rithala, Inderlok-Mundka, New Delhi-Airport Express line, Dwarka-Anand Vihar/Dwarka Noida and Jahangirpuri to Huda City Centre line through these interchange stations.
Apart from these, the 33.49 km long Janakpuri to Botanical Garden line will have four interchange stations. These will include Janakpuri, Botanical Garden, Hauz Khas and Kalkaji. These stations will facilitate transition to Janakpuri-Huda City Centre, Central Secreatariat-Badarpur, Dwarka-Noida and Dwarka-Anand Vihar lines.
The extension of the operational Violet line (Central Secretariat-Badarpur) till Kashmere Gate (9.37 km) will have three interchange stations at Mandi House, Kashmere Gate and Central Secretariat. These will connect with Dwarka-Anand Vihar, Dwarka-Noida, Kirti Nagar Mundka, Inderlok Mundka, Central Secretariat-Bdarpur, Jahangirpuri-Huda City Centre and Dilshad Garden-Rithala. These stations will also reduce passenger burden on the Rajiv Chowk Metro station.