Delhi Magenta Line Metro Route, Staitons List, Map & Timings

The Magenta Line is a metro line of the Delhi Metro, a rapid transit system in Delhi, India. It consists of 26 active stations of all Delhi Metro network. Explore Magenta Line metro route details, also stations list, route map, interchange, fares, time and distance between source and destination, and top attractions nearby etc. YoMetro helps you with information about the Delhi Metro route, first/last train timings, metro route map, fare chart, interchange, top tourist attractions near a metro station, metro news and more.

Interesting facts about Delhi Metro Magenta line

• The Magenta Line is the first new line of the Third Phase of the Delhi Metro.
• Magenta Line is the first driverless metro in India.
• The 10 Stations are elevated and the rest 15 Stations are underground on the Magenta Line.
• Janakpuri West metro station on the line contains India's tallest escalator with a vertical height of 15.6 meters.
• The Hauz Khas metro station on this line is the deepest Metro station in India at a depth of 29 meters.
• The security of the Magenta line is handled by Central Industrial Security Force.
• Delhi Metro currently has parking facilities at 8 metro stations on the Magenta line
• The line got inaugurated in two stages, the first section was opened to the public on 25 December 2017 and the second stage opened to the public on 29 May 2018.
• Shankar Vihar metro station on the line is unique as it is the only station on the network where free movement of civilians is restricted by the military, as it falls in the Delhi Cantonment area and according to DMRC officials " located right in the heart of the defense zone, it thus will cater primarily to defense personnel".

Delhi Metro Magenta Line Extension in Phase IV

The Delhi Metro's Magenta Line is being extended as part of Phase 4 of the Delhi Metro. The Magenta Line will be extended from Janakpuri West to R.K. Ashram Marg, allowing interchange on the Green, Red, Yellow, Pink and Blue lines.

The new line will cover a distance of 29.3 km and add 22 new stations. The extension will connect Botanical Garden to Krishna Park Extension, taking the total length of the line to 40 km. The extension is expected to be completed by March 2026.