Faster inter-line transit on Metro ph-4 network

The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) is looking to cut down the transit time spent in changing Metro lines in the upcoming Phase 4 section by designing 11 interchange stations within at least 200 metres of each other, according to officials aware of the matter.

- Jasjeev Gandhiok

Officials said that this would also bring down the need for travellators at these stations. There will be only three interchange stations which will have foot overbridges (FOB) connecting the two stations at Azadpur, Peeragarhi, and Pitampura, with the longest interchange on Phase 4 being the 164m walk at Peeragarhi.

The remaining interchange stations are either all being built parallel to one another or will have minimal walks to connect the elevated station with the underground one, officials said.

Till Phase 3, long interchange corridors were a problem at several Metro stations, meaning one could spend 5-10 minutes going from one line to another.