Brown Line (Delhi Metro)

The Brown Line (Line 12) is an approved line of the Delhi Metro. It will provide improved direct connections to eastern, southern and south-eastern Delhi with the Indira Gandhi International Airport and Faridabad to decrease the increasing traffic, congestion and pollution on roads. It will act as a link line, by joining four lines–Violet, Pink, Magenta and Golden lines with each other. It will start from Lajpat Nagar and end in Saket G-Block. It will be 7.96 km (4.95 mi) long with eight stations, all of which will be elevated. The line was approved by the Government of India and the foundation stone was laid for its construction by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on 14 March 2024, and work is yet to begin, as part of the fourth phase of the Delhi Metro's development. The line is slated to be completed by March 2026.

History

The Brown Line was first conceived by the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) under the Phase IV of Delhi Metro's future expansion and development in July 2016. As per the plan, six new lines covering a length of about 104 km (65 mi) have been planned to be added to the metro network, out of which the Brown Line will connect Lajpat Nagar with Saket, at a length of 7.96 km (4.95 mi). The plans were finalized for implementation by the Government of Delhi in December 2018. In March 2019, the plans were approved for construction by the Government of India. Thus, land acquisition for Phase IV and Brown Line began from April 2019, and was completed in three years. Construction was supposed to begin from 2021, but was delayed due to the restrictions imposed by the government due to the COVID-19 pandemic. It was expected to be completed by 2025. On 13 March 2024, the Brown Line and the Indigo Line were approved by the cabinet, to be built at a cost of about ₹8,400 crore (US$1.0 billion). Hence, the foundation stone was laid for its construction by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on 14 March 2024, and work is yet to begin. Both the lines are slated to be completed by March 2026.

Stations

The stations the Brown Line will have are:

Project timeline

• July 2016: The Phase IV plan consisting of six new lines, including the Brown Line, was created by the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC).

• December 2018: The Phase IV and the Brown Line were approved by the Government of Delhi.

• March 2019: Both the Phase IV and the Brown Line were approved by the Government of India.

• April 2019: Land acquisition begins for the Brown Line.

• October 2023: The line is expected to be completed by mid-2025 or 2026. Construction is expected to begin from 2024.

• March 2024: The line was approved by the cabinet and the foundation stone was laid for its construction by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on 14 March 2024, and work is yet to begin. It is expected to be completed by March 2026.

Train info

See also

• List of Delhi Metro stations
• Transport in Delhi
• Delhi Metro Rail Corporation
• Delhi Suburban Railway
• Delhi Transport Corporation
• National Capital Region (India)

References