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DMRC celebrates 15 years by gifting new line to Delhiites

The new 12.64 km route, which has the first interchange station outside Delhi at Botanical Garden, will initially have nine stations. After extension, it would be 38.26 km long and will run upto Janakpuri (W) as well as the Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGIA).

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The lifeline of Delhi and National Capital Region, the Metro commemorated completion of 15 years of operation by gifting Magenta Line to the residents. The new corridor, inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Noida on Monday, will increase connectivity of the satellite town with south Delhi by reducing the travel time between the two areas to 19 minutes.

The new 12.64 km route, which has the first interchange station outside Delhi at Botanical Garden, will initially have nine stations. After extension, it would be 38.26 km long and will run upto Janakpuri (W) as well as the Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGIA).

Commuters from Noida travelling to Faridabad and Gurugram will also be able to avail the benefits of this section and will be able to change trains at Kalkaji Mandir and Hauz Khas, respectively. It is also the first-ever corridor to be operated using the Communication Based Train Control (CBTC) signalling technology, which facilitates movement of trains with a frequency of 90 to 100 seconds. The new age Unattended Train Operation (UTO) enabled trains will also be operated for the first time on this section.

In addition, the Magenta Line also has Metro's first-ever bridge over Yamuna that directly connects Delhi with Noida. The bridge is located along the Okhla barrage after crossing Kalindi Kunj. Among the other feautures, the nine stations are designed with specific provisions for conservation of energy as well as water saving, waste management, energy management, and optimised building design to reduce the size of station box and use of construction material.

Solar plants have been installed on roofs of the nine stations on this section. Further, as a pilot project, a plant of 25 KWP capacity has been installed on the Foot Over Bridge, providing connectivity between the Magenta and Violet Line stations of Kalkaji Mandir.

The corridor will also have carbon dioxide sensors with VFD-based fresh air fans for optimum mixing of fresh air at Kalkaji Mandir. VRV/VRF type air conditioning systems have been used in elevated stations, with halon-free refrigerants, while energy-efficient air conditioning by use of variable frequency drives and chiller plant manager have been used at Kalkaji Mandir station.

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  • Solar plants have been installed on roofs of the nine stations on this section. 
     
  • Further, as a pilot project, a plant of 25 KWP capacity has been installed on the Foot Over Bridge, providing connectivity between the Magenta and Violet Line stations of Kalkaji Mandir. 
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