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Work on Tughlakabad-Aerocity Golden Line to be completed by year-end: Officials
DMRC says 71.33% of the Tughlakabad-Aerocity Golden Line work is complete as of March 2026, with tunneling progressing and civil works ahead. A ₹3.38-crore tender for signages at underground and elevated stations was floated in mid-April, and officials expect some sections to be operational by year-end.
Why It Matters
The Golden Line is part of efforts to decongest south Delhi and improve airport connectivity, with tunneling and station works advancing and signage infrastructure being prepared for rider experience.
Timeline
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Expected year-end operationalisation for parts of the Golden Line
April 19, 2026
Officials reiterated that DMRC aims to operationalise at least some sections of the Tughlakabad-Aerocity Golden Line by the end of the year, reflecting ongoing progress and planning despite the remaining works.
Tender floated for signages on underground and elevated stations
April 17, 2026
DMRC floated a fresh ₹3.38-crore tender for manufacturing, supply and installation of signages for 11 underground stations — Delhi Aerocity, Mahipalpur, Vasant Kunj, Kishangarh, Chhatarpur, Chhatarpur Mandir, IGNOU, Neb Sarai, Maa Anandmayee Marg, Tughlakabad Railway Colony and Tughlakabad — and for four elevated stations — Saket-G block, Ambedkar Nagar, Khanpur and Sangam Vihar.
Progress as of March 2026 on Tughlakabad-Aerocity Golden Line
March 2026
DMRC stated that the Tughlakabad-Aerocity Golden Line, spanning 23.62 km with 21 stations, is 71.33% complete as of March 2026, with civil works 78% done. Five tunnel boring machines are active on the Aerocity to Vasant Kunj stretch, driving tunneling progress. The alignment will pass through Mahipalpur, Vasant Kunj, Chhatarpur and along the Mehrauli-Badarpur road up to Tughlakabad, aiming to decongest south Delhi and provide direct airport connectivity. Officials said at least some sections could be operational by the end of this year.