Brown Line (Delhi Metro)

Brown Line (Line 12)
Overview
Status	Approved [1]
Owner	Delhi Metro
Locale	Delhi
Termini	Lajpat Nagar Saket G-Block
Stations	8
Service
Type	Rapid transit
System	Delhi Metro
Operator(s)	Delhi Metro Rail Corporation
History
Planned opening	March 2026;1 year's time (2026-03) [2] [3]
Technical
Line length	7.96 km (4.95 mi)
Character	Elevated
Track gauge	1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in) standard gauge
Electrification	25 kV 50 Hz AC overhead catenary
Route map Legend Indraprastha Blue Line Green Line Pragati Maidan Shanti Stupa Sarai Kale Khan Pink Line Bhogal Lajpat Nagar Violet Line Pink Line Andrews Ganj Greater Kailash-1 Outer Ring Road Chirag Delhi Magenta Line Pushpa Bhawan Saket District Centre Pushp Vihar Saket G Block Golden Line Saket Lado Sarai (Qutub Minar) This diagram: view talk edit

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 will 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. ^{[4] [5] [1] [3] [2] [6]}

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. ^[7] 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. ^[8] It was expected to be completed by 2025. ^[4] 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$960 million). 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. ^{[2] [1] [3] [6]}

Stations

Main article: List of Delhi Metro stations

The stations the Brown Line will have are: ^{[5] [3]}

Brown Line
No.	Station Name		Phase	Opening	Interchange Connection	Station Layout	Platform Level Type	Depot Connection	Depot Layout
	English	Hindi
1	Lajpat Nagar	लाजपत नगर	4	March 2026	Pink Line Violet Line	Elevated	Side	None	None
2	Andrews Ganj	एंड्रयूज़ गंज			None
3	Greater Kailash I	ग्रेटर कैलाश-१
4	Chirag Delhi	चिराग दिल्ली			Magenta Line
5	Sheikh Sarai	'			None
6	Saket District Centre	साकेत जिला केंद्र
7	Pushp Vihar	पुष्प विहार
8	Saket East	साकेत जी-ब्लॉक			Golden Line (Phase 4 - Under Construction)

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). ^[6]

• December 2018: The Phase IV and the Brown Line were approved by the Government of Delhi. ^[7]

• 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. ^{[8] [2]}

• 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. ^{[1] [3]}

Train info

Brown Line
Rakes	TBD
Train Length	TBD
Train Gauge	4 ft 8+1⁄2 in (1,435 mm) standard gauge
Electrification	25 kV 50 Hz AC through overhead catenary (OHE)
Train's Maximum Speed	TBD
Train Operation	Delhi Metro

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

1. "Delhi Metro network set to expand further as Modi cabinet approves expansion worth $1 billion". WION . 13 March 2024. Retrieved 15 March 2024.
2. Mishra, Sunita (16 October 2023). "Delhi Metro Brown Line: Route, Stations and the Latest Update". Housing.com. Retrieved 12 February 2024.
3. "PM Modi Lays Foundation Stone Of 2 Additional Corridors Of Delhi Metro's Phase 4". NDTV. 14 March 2024. Retrieved 15 March 2024.
4. "The remaining 3 corridors of the Delhi Metro Phase-4 Project will not be completed by 2025 at the cost of Rs. 12,600 CR". Metro Rail News. 3 November 2021. Retrieved 27 May 2022.
5. "Delhi metro map". www.delhimetrorail.com. Retrieved 21 April 2022.
6. "Delhi Metro Phase 4 – Information, Route Maps, Tenders & Updates". The Metro Rail Guy. Retrieved 12 February 2024.
7. "Delhi Metro's Much-awaited Phase 4 Gets AAP Govt's Nod, Likely to be Ready by 2024". News18. 20 December 2018. Retrieved 29 January 2024.
8. "Delhi: Covid, green concerns put Phase-IV in low gear; push targets back". The Times of India. 14 June 2022. Retrieved 16 June 2022.