Delhi Metro network could expand to 695 km under proposed 2047 master plan

Delhi’s proposed long-term urban mobility plan envisages expanding the Metro network from 416 km to 695 km, alongside a substantial increase in the National Capital Region’s Namo Bharat network.

The proposals were discussed at the Delhi Development Authority’s (DDA) 11th stakeholder consultation on October 23, which focused on congestion, transport coordination and sustainable mobility under the proposed Master Plan for Delhi-2047.

The plan envisages increasing the Namo Bharat network across the National Capital Region from 82 km to 383 km. These figures form part of the long-term planning proposals and should not be interpreted as projects that have all received final approval or funding, reported The Indian Express.

Another proposal is to establish a Unified Metropolitan Transport Authority to bring different transport modes under coordinated planning. It would focus on a Comprehensive Mobility Plan for the capital.

The draft framework also proposes coordinated parking management, including identifying areas with high parking demand, reviewing parking norms and making better use of existing facilities.

Transit hubs at Sarai Kale Khan, Anand Vihar and Kashmere Gate are envisaged as part of efforts to improve connections between transport services and strengthen last-mile access.

The plan also proposes around 200 km of cycle tracks, safer pedestrian infrastructure, improved street design and measures to make streets more accessible. Other ideas include new roads, underpasses, elevated corridors, improved junctions and the use of artificial intelligence for traffic and parking management.

The DDA’s consultation forms part of a three-month stakeholder outreach programme intended to gather feedback on implementing the proposed master plan.

The final scope and implementation of individual projects will depend on the planning and approval process that follows.