Delhi Metro's Dwarka-Najafgarh corridor to open next week

NEW DELHI: The over 4.2 km-long Grey Line of the Delhi Metro, which will connect urban village area of Najafgarh to the rapid transit network, is likely to open early next week, officials said on Saturday.

The Dwarka-Najafgarh corridor consists of three stations — Dwarka (interchange with Blue Line), Nangli and Najafgarh.

With the opening of this section, the Delhi Metro network will expand up to 377 km with 274 stations, including the Noida -Greater Noida Aqua Line, Executive Director, Corporate Communication of the DMRC Anuj Dayal said.

Delhi Transport Minister, meanwhile retweeted a post which said the line will be opened on October 3. However, the DMRC authorities said the date has not been finalised yet.

The exact date for commencement of operations shall be communicated shortly, a senior DMRC official said.