In a move to cater to the additional requirements of two upcoming Delhi Metro network Phase-4 corridors -- Majlis Park to Maujpur and Janakpuri West to R K Ashram Marg, the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) is augmenting Mukundpur Depot’s capacity.
For sections of the Phase-4 project, the corporation has decided not to acquire additional land for new depots. Instead, the existing depots of the Delhi Metro network are being expanded.
In Mukundpur depot, some of the existing stabling lines will be expanded further and some new stabling lines will be added in order to accommodate more metro trains for stabling and maintenance.
At present, the Mukundpur depot has 24 stabling lines, of which 11 lines are being extended and will be utilised for stabling and maintenance of rolling stock of Pink Line. The remaining 13 will cater to the requirements of Magenta Line.
Additionally, six new elevated stabling lines will come up at Majlis Park station. These elevated stabling lines will reduce the burden on depot and also bring down the train induction time once the stabling lines become functional.
Moreover, Mukundpur Depot, the existing depots of Delhi Metro at Sarita Vihar and Ajronda are being expanded as well, with additional facilities to support the Silver Line of Phase-4 and operational Violet Line.
The expanded depots will include new test tracks for Pink Line and Magenta Line. For the expansion of most of the Depot components, tenders have already been awarded.
The renovated facility at Mukundpur Depot is expected to be made operational by the end of 2024.