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The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) has initiated the procurement of 90 new coaches to support the ongoing expansion of Magenta Line under Phase IV and VI(A). These coaches will be configured into 15 six-coach train sets specifically for the upcoming Inderlok-Indraprastha corridor. A formal tender has already been invited for this project.

The corporation has invited bids for the design, manufacture, supply, testing and commissioning of these cars for the Magenta Line (Line 8) extension, with the project slated for completion in 204 weeks, a tender document said.

Expanding Magenta Line Network

Currently, the Magenta Line operates between Botanical Garden (Noida) and Janakpuri West, with additional operational stretches from Janakpuri West to Krishna Park and Deepali Chowk to Majlis Park.

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The future expansion includes:

Phase IV: Development of the Inderlok-Indraprastha corridor.

Phase 5(A): A proposed extension from RK Ashram Marg to Indraprastha via Central Vista.

Upon completion, the Magenta Line will reach a total length of approximately 89 kilometers, making it the longest corridor in the entire Delhi Metro network.

Funding And Long-Term Maintenance

The project is part funded through a loan agreement signed between the Japan International Cooperation Agency and the Government of India in March 2025, while maintenance costs will be borne separately by DMRC.

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Key contract details include:

Maintenance: DMRC will cover the operational maintenance costs separately. However, the selected bidder will be responsible for the comprehensive upkeep of the 90 coaches for a period of 35 years.

Training and Infrastructure: The contract also encompasses the supply of depot machinery, specialised plants, and testing equipment. Furthermore, the bidder is required to provide comprehensive training to DMRC personnel.

With these additions, the Magenta Line currently running between Botanical Garden and Janakpuri West will extend up to Inderlok, taking its total length to around 89 km and making it the longest corridor in the Delhi Metro network, the corporation said. The entire stretch is planned to operate as a driverless corridor once completed.

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