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Delhi Metro Blue Line Overview

The Blue Line main line (Line 3) is the longest corridor of the Delhi Metro's Blue Line, running about 56 km from Dwarka Sector 21 to Noida Electronic City with 50 stations. It connects West Delhi, Rajiv Chowk, Mayur Vihar and Noida, carrying large office and residential crowds every day. Its first section opened on 31 December 2005. Explore the Delhi Metro Blue Line route map, full station list, interchange stations, fares, first and last train timings and top attractions nearby.

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Blue Line History, Facts & Expansion

  • The Blue Line was the third line of the Delhi Metro and the first to connect areas outside Delhi when it reached Noida in 2009.
  • The main line (Line 3) is about 56 km long with 50 stations between Dwarka Sector 21 and Noida Electronic City.
  • Its first section, Dwarka-Barakhamba Road, opened on 31 December 2005.
  • The Noida City Centre-Noida Electronic City extension opened on 9 March 2019.
  • Rajiv Chowk on the Blue Line is one of the busiest stations on the network and an interchange with the Yellow Line.
  • Dwarka Sector 21 offers an interchange with the Airport Express (Orange) Line.
  • Security on the Blue Line is handled by the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF).
  • The main line runs underground through central Delhi between Rajiv Chowk and Mandi House area and is elevated elsewhere.
  • The Yamuna Bank depot and station sit on the floodplain of the Yamuna river, where the main line and branch line split.
  • Akshardham, Pragati Maidan (Supreme Court) and Rajiv Chowk stations on this line serve major landmarks.
  • Noida Sector 52 on the Blue Line connects by walkway to the Noida Metro Aqua Line.
  • Delhi Metro provides parking facilities at many Blue Line stations, especially in Dwarka and Noida.

Delhi Metro Blue Line Phase-wise Expansion

Phase I (2005-2006) (Completed)

Dwarka-Barakhamba Road opened on 31 December 2005, followed by Dwarka-Dwarka Sector 9 and Barakhamba Road-Indraprastha in 2006.

Phase II (2009-2010) (Completed)

The line crossed the Yamuna to Yamuna Bank and reached Noida City Centre in November 2009, while Dwarka Sector 9-Dwarka Sector 21 opened in October 2010.

Phase III (2019) (Completed)

The Noida City Centre-Noida Electronic City extension, about 6.7 km with 6 stations, opened on 9 March 2019.

Future Phase: Noida Electronic City-Sahibabad (Proposed)

A 5-station extension via Vaibhav Khand, DPS Indirapuram, Shakti Khand and Vasundhara Sector 5 to Sahibabad is proposed. A Dwarka Sector 21-Udyog Vihar (Gurugram) link has also been suggested among Phase V corridors.

Blue Line FAQs

Yes, the Delhi Metro Blue Main Line is operational today. It runs as per its scheduled timings. However, for any updates on delays or maintenance work, it is advisable to check the official Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) website or app.

The Delhi Metro Blue Line Main Line stretches from Dwarka Sector 21 to Noida Electronic City, covering 50 stations over a distance of approximately 56.61 km. The line passes through major stations like Noida Sector 62, Noida City Centre, Botanical Garden, Akshardham, Rajiv Chowk, Karol Bagh and Janakpuri West.

The Delhi Metro Blue Main Line has several interchange stations from where passengers can transfer to other metro lines. These interchange stations are as follows:

  • Rajiv Chowk - Interchange with Yellow Line
  • Mandi House - Interchange with Violet Line
  • Dwarka Sector 21 - Interchange with Airport Express Line
  • Noida Sector 52 - Interchange with Aqua Line

Delhi Blue Main Line Metro Timings

Delhi Metro Blue Main Line runs on regular schedule throughout the week between Noida Electronic City and Dwarka Sector 21.

Blue Main Line Metro Timings from Monday to Saturday:

  • First train: 06:24:30 AM (Noida Electronic City to Dwarka Sector 21) | 04:43:45 AM (Dwarka Sector 21 to Noida Electronic City )
  • Last train: 22:47:48 PM

Blue Main Line Metro Timings on Sunday:

  • First train: 06:24:30 AM (Noida Electronic City to Dwarka Sector 21) | 04:43:45 (Dwarka Sector 21 to Noida Electronic City )
  • Last train: 22:47:48 PM

Yes, the Aqua Line is connected to the Delhi Metro\'s Blue Line, which serves as an interchange station, at Sector 61 station in Noida.

To reach Indira Gandhi International Airport (T3) from Blue Line, take the Metro till Dwarka Sector 21 and interchange to the Airport Express Line and head towards IGI Airport (T3) Metro Station.

Commuters can get off the Noida Metro at Sector 51 and board the Delhi Metro\'s Blue Line at Sector 52 station.

The New Ashok Nagar Metro Station on Delhi Metro\'s Blue Main Line is directly connected to Delhi–Meerut Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS), also known as the Namo Bharat corridor. This integration allows passengers to seamlessly transfer between the metro and the high-speed RRTS trains without exiting the station complex.

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