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Delhi Metro Orange Line Overview
Orange Line Station List 2026 (7 Active)
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New Delhi
Interchange
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Shivaji Stadium
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Dhaula Kuan
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Delhi Aerocity
Interchange
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Airport T3
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Dwarka Sector 21
Interchange
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Yashobhoomi Dwarka Sector 25
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Orange Line History, Facts & Expansion
- The Airport Express Line opened on 23 February 2011.
- It is about 22.7 km long, with roughly 15.7 km underground and 7 km elevated.
- The line has 7 stations: New Delhi, Shivaji Stadium, Dhaula Kuan, Delhi Aerocity, IGI Airport (T3), Dwarka Sector 21 and Yashobhoomi Dwarka Sector 25.
- Services were suspended in July 2012 over technical problems and resumed on 22-23 January 2013 at reduced speed.
- Reliance Infrastructure operated the line until DMRC took over on 1 July 2013.
- The operating speed was raised to 120 km/h in 2023, making it the fastest metro line in Delhi.
- The Yashobhoomi Dwarka Sector 25 extension, serving the India International Convention and Expo Centre, opened on 17 September 2023.
- The line is fully operated with 6-coach trains built by CAF of Spain.
- Trains run every 10 minutes or so during most of the day.
- New Delhi station of the Airport Express connects with the Yellow Line and New Delhi Railway Station.
- Dhaula Kuan station connects by a walkway to Durgabai Deshmukh South Campus station on the Pink Line.
- Yashobhoomi Dwarka Sector 25 serves the India International Convention and Expo Centre (Yashobhoomi).
Delhi Airport Express Line Phase-wise Expansion
Phase II (2011) (Completed)
The Delhi Airport Express Line between New Delhi and Dwarka Sector 21 opened on 23 February 2011, providing a fast connection between central Delhi and the airport. Aerocity and Dhaula Kuan stations opened in August 2011, improving access to airport-related business districts, hotels and important transport connections. The line also connects passengers with New Delhi Railway Station and the airport's Terminal 3.
Restoration (2013–2014) (Completed)
Following a temporary suspension in 2012 due to infrastructure-related concerns, services resumed under DMRC management in January 2013. Full operating speed was restored in 2014 after safety and infrastructure improvements. In 2023, the maximum operating speed was increased to 120 km/h, reducing travel time along the corridor.
Phase III Extension (2023) (Completed)
The approximately 2 km extension from Dwarka Sector 21 to Yashobhoomi Dwarka Sector 25 opened on 17 September 2023, improving access to the convention centre and nearby developments.
Phase IV/V Integration (Under Construction)
The under-construction Golden Line will interchange with the Airport Express Line at Aerocity. Its approved extension towards IGI Airport Terminal 1 is expected to improve connectivity between airport terminals and surrounding areas.
Orange Line FAQs
The Delhi Metro Orange Line has three interchange stations from where passengers can transfer to other metro lines. Here are the interchange stations:
- New Delhi – Interchange with Yellow Line (Samaypur Badli – HUDA City Centre)
- Dhaula Kuan – Interchange with Pink Line (Majlis Park – Shiv Vihar)
- Dwarka Sector 21 – Interchange with Blue Line (Dwarka Sector 21 – Noida City Centre/Vaishali
Delhi Orange Line Metro Timings
Delhi Metro Orange Line runs on regular timings throughout the week between New Delhi and Yashobhoomi Dwarka Sector 25.
Orange Line Metro Timings from Monday to Saturday:
- First train: 05:00:00 AM (New Delhi to Yashobhoomi Dwarka Sector 25) | 04:40:00 AM (Yashobhoomi Dwarka Sector 25 to New Delhi)
- Last train: 23:40:00 PM
Orange Line Metro Timings on Sunday:
- First train: 05:00:00 AM (New Delhi to Yashobhoomi Dwarka Sector 25) | 04:40:00 AM (Yashobhoomi Dwarka Sector 25 to New Delhi)
- Last Train: 23:40:00 PM
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