The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) on Monday announced a change to the colour scheme of its upcoming Delhi Aerocity – Tughlakabad Metro corridor. The Phase 4 corridor, originally designated with a ‘silver’ code, will now sport a ‘golden’ colour instead.
The decision to shift from silver to golden comes as a measure to ensure better identification of the colour on the metro trains. DMRC officials noted that the silver colour tended to blend with the stainless steel body of the trains, which could potentially cause confusion for passengers. By opting for a golden shade, the corporation aims to enhance visibility for commuters.
Usually each corridor features a prominently displayed coloured strip indicating its designated colour code. For instance, trains operating on the magenta line are distinguished by a prominent and bright magenta strip below the windows. This quick identification technique comes especially handy on interchange stations that have more than one line merging and diverging at a single station.
The Aerocity – Tughlakabad Metro corridor, spanning 23.62 kilometres with 15 stations, holds strategic significance in expanding connectivity across Delhi. Scheduled to link the Kashmere Gate – Raja Nahar Singh Violet Line with the Airport Express Line, this corridor promises increased accessibility to various locales in the southern region of the national capital.
According to officials, the new golden line is anticipated to commence operations by March 2026. Notably, the new Tughlakabad station is planned to be built at a depth of 23 metres as a four-level underground structure with the platform being the lowest level, the concourse on top and an entire floor dedicated to parking above that. The current Tughlakabad station on the violet line is elevated and will be connected to the golden line station through a subway eventually.