Delhi Metro conducts trial on its Magenta line

The crisscrossing of the new lines with the existing corridors at many places will lead to the emergence of these interchange stations, thus, dramatically shortening the distance between two different parts of the city by up to 15 km at some places.

"During the trials, the interface of the metro train will be checked to ensure there is no physical infringement with civil infrastructure during its movement on the track. The subsystems of the coaches will also be tested.

Passengers coming from Gurgaon will be able to get down at Hauz Khas and take a direct train to Kalkaji via Line 8 instead of having to take the Violet Line from Central Secretariat.

Magnet line is a 34-km-long Janakpuri West-Botanical Garden (Magenta Line) which is expected to carry around 4 lakh commuters daily.

According to DMRC, the estimated ridership is 3, 61,356 from Janakpuri West to Kalindi Kunj and 46,054 from Kalindi Kunj to Botanical Garden.