Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) presentation

Delhi metro

1. Delhi Metro
Rail
Corporation
(DMRC)
IM24P13 –M.TechInfrastructure Planning and ManagementPresented by
G.KARTHIKEYAN

2. Introduction

Delhi Metro Rail
Corporation (DMRC)
established in 1995.

Joint venture between
Government of India &
Government of NCT
Delhi.

Aim: Provide safe,
reliable, comfortable,
and sustainable mass
transport.

3. Key
Objectives
Reduce traffic congestion.
Provide eco-friendly public
transport.
Promote urban development.
Encourage modal shift from
private to public transport.

4. Phase I (1998–2006): 65 km, 58 stations
Phase II (2006–2011): 124.6 km, 85 stations
Phase III (2011–2020): 103 km, 69 stations
Phase IV (2020–2026): 113.2 km, 84 station (ongoing)
Total: 350+ km, 250+stations across NCR.
Phases of Development

5. Key Features
GOI + Delhi Govt
(40%)
JICA Loan
(60%)
Total Cost
(
₹
crore)
Length (km)YearPhase
Initial lines,
reduced
congestion
4,2286,34310,571651998–2006Phase I
Extensions to
Noida, Gurugram,
Badarpur
9,52414,28623,8101252006–2011Phase II
Magenta & Pink
lines, driverless
trains
16431.624647.4
?41,079
1602011–2020Phase III
Priority corridors,
ongoing
construction
9,97914,96924,9481122020–2026Phase IV
New corridors
planned in NCR
To be decidedTo be decidedTo be finalized206Future
Phase V
(Proposed)
Note:
JICA ⟹Japan International Cooperation Agency (soft loan, low interest, long-term)
Phase-wise Costs of Delhi Metro

6. DMRC Network

7. Land Use Changes (2014–2023)
Residential
60%
Commercial
17%
Institutional
6%
Mixed Use
8%
Open
Area
9%
Land Use of Period 2014 in %
Residential
55%
Commercial
20%
Institutional
8%
Mixed Use
12%
Open Area
5%
Land Use of Period 2023 in %
±
Change
Land Use % in
2023
Land Use % in
2014
Land Use
-5.7754.6160.38Residential
3.8520.3816.53Commercial
27.695.69Institutional
3.7611.938.17Mixed Use
-3.845.399.23Open Area

Result:Increaseincommercialandmixed-use
development near metro corridors.

8. Building Height
& Development

Residential:G+5(15m)
→
G+7(18m)

Commercial:G+9(25m)
→
G+20(85m)

Result: Vertical growth and
densificationinareasinfluencedby
metroproximity.

9. Technological
Features
Automatic Fare Collection (AFC)
with smart cards & QR codes.
Modern signaling and
communication systems.
Regenerative braking (saves 30–
35% electricity).
Energy-efficient rolling stock.

10. Achievements
ISO CERTIFICATIONS
FOR SAFETY,
ENVIRONMENT, AND
QUALITY.
REDUCED 6.3 LAKH
VEHICLES/DAY FROM
DELHI ROADS.
SAVED 3 LAKH TONS
OF FUEL ANNUALLY.
REDUCED AIR
POLLUTION &
GREENHOUSE
GASES.
MODEL PROJECT FOR
OTHER INDIAN
CITIES.

11. Challenges

Land acquisition &
rehabilitation.

Coordination with
multiple agencies.

High capital investment
& financing issues.

Construction in
congested urban areas.

12. Social
&
Economic Impact

Boosted real estate and
infrastructure growth.

Reduced travel time
significantly.

Affordable and accessible
transport for all.

Employment generation
during construction &
operations.

13. Conclusion

Delhi Metro: A benchmark
in India’s urban transport.

Model for sustainable, safe,
and modern infrastructure.

Supports India’s smart city
mission.

Future: More expansions,
digital integration, eco-
friendly systems.