Grey Line (Delhi Metro)#Stations
{{Short description|Line on the Delhi Metro system}}
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{{Use dmy dates|date=October 2017}}
{{Use Indian English|date=October 2017}}
{{Infobox rail line
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| name = Grey Line
(Line 9)
| image = File:GL 2.jpg
| image_width = 250px
| color = {{rail color|Delhi Metro|Grey}}
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| logo =
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| type = Rapid Transit
| status = Operational
| locale = Delhi
| start = Dwarka
| end = Dhansa Bus Stand
| stations = 4
| open = *4 October 2019 (Dwarka – Najafgarh)
- 18 September 2021 (Najafgarh – Dhansa Bus Stand)
| owner = Delhi Metro
| operator = Delhi Metro Rail Corporation
| character = Underground & Elevated
| linelength = {{convert|5.19|km|mi|sp=us}}
| gauge = {{track gauge|sg|allk=on}}
| electrification = {{25 kV 50 Hz}} overhead catenary
| map = {{Delhi Metro Grey Line Route}}
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The Grey Line (Line 9) is a line of the Delhi Metro that connects Dwarka to Dhansa Bus Stand located in Najafgarh in the western part of Delhi, India. The total length of the line is {{convert|5.19|km|mi|sp=us}}.{{Cite web|title=Route map|url=http://www.delhimetrorail.com/Zoom_Map.aspx|access-date=2021-08-23|website=www.delhimetrorail.com}} It is the shortest line on the entire network.
The line has a single interchange to the rest of the Delhi Metro network at Dwarka station, connecting to the Blue Line. Grey Line uses {{Track gauge|sg|allk=on}} tracks, while the Blue Line was built with wider {{Track gauge|bg|allk=on}} tracks.
The line uses the same rolling stock used on Pink and Magenta lines, although no Platform Screen Doors (PSDs) have been installed due to low ridership projections.
The Dwarka Station is the only station in the network to have five platforms on the same level (2 are for the Blue Line, 2 for the Grey Line, and the third one connects the Blue Line with the Najafgarh Depot).{{Cite news |date=8 March 2015 |title=Dwarka Metro station set to turn into interchange hub |work=The Economic Times |url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/transportation/railways/dwarka-metro-station-set-to-turn-into-interchange-hub/articleshow/46491034.cms |access-date=18 April 2022}}
History
The Dwarka to Najafgarh section was opened to the public on 4 October 2019.{{Cite web|title=Delhi Metro's Dwarka-Najafgarh Grey Line To Open On October 4|url=https://www.ndtv.com/delhi-news/delhi-metros-dwarka-najafgarh-grey-line-to-open-on-october-4-2109844|access-date=2021-11-14|website=NDTV.com}} A further extension to Dhansa Bus Stand was scheduled to open in December 2020, but construction was delayed by the COVID-19 pandemic. The extension was eventually inaugurated on 18 September 2021.{{Cite web|title=Delhi Metro: Grey Line's Najafgarh-Dhansa Bus Stand corridor to open on September 18|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/delhi/2021/sep/16/delhi-metro-grey-lines-najafgarh-dhansa-bus-stand-corridor-to-open-on-september-18-2359566.html|access-date=2021-11-14|website=The New Indian Express}}{{Cite web |author=Staff Reporter |date=2022-11-26 |title=Delhi Metro commences operation of Metro services between Najafgfarh and Dhansa Bus Stand section of Grey Line |url=https://www.metrorailnews.in/delhi-metro-commences-operation-of-metro-services-between-najafgfarh-and-dhansa-bus-stand-section-of-grey-line/ |access-date=2022-11-28 |website=Metro Rail News |language=en-US}}
Stations
{{main|List of Delhi Metro stations}}
The stations for the Grey Line are:{{cite web |url=http://www.delhimetrorail.com/Phase-III_documetnt/pdf/61PH-III_DMRC_-Model.pdf |title=Metro Network Phase I, II, III & NCR |publisher=Delhi Metro Rail Corporation Ltd (DMRC) |date=February 2015 |access-date=2015-06-28}}
| class="wikitable" style="text-align: center;" width="100%"
! style="background:#{{rail color|Delhi Metro|grey}};" colspan="10" | Grey Line | |||
| rowspan="2" |#
! colspan="2" |Station Name ! rowspan="2" |Phase ! rowspan="2" |Opening ! rowspan="2" |Interchange Connenction ! rowspan="2" |Station Layout ! rowspan="2" |Platform Level Type ! rowspan="2" |Depot Connection ! rowspan="2" |Depot Layout | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| English
!Hindi | |||
| 1 | {{stl|Delhi Metro|Dwarka}} | द्वारका
|3 |4 October 2019 |{{rcb|Delhi Metro|Blue|croute}} |Elevated |Side |None |None | |
| 2 | {{stl|Delhi Metro|Nangli}} | नंगली
|3 |4 October 2019 |None | Elevated
|Side |None |None |
| 3 | {{stl|Delhi Metro|Najafgarh}} | नजफ़गढ़
|3 |4 October 2019 |None |Underground |Side |Dwarka - Najafgarh depot |At Grade | |
| 4 | {{stl|Delhi Metro|Dhansa Bus Stand}} | ढांसा बस स्टैंड
|3 |18 September 2021 |None |Underground |Side |None |None | |
| 5 | Mitraon | मित्राऊं
|4 |2032[https://www.livehindustan.com/ncr/delhi-metro-grey-line-will-soon-reach-jafarpur-these-areas-passengers-will-get-benefit-from-3-new-stations-201731715524092.html] |None |Underground |Island |None |None | |
| 6 | Surhera | सुरहेरा
|4 |2032[https://www.jagran.com/delhi/new-delhi-city-ncr-delhi-metro-grey-line-extension-atishi-government-announces-good-news-for-delhiites-on-prakash-parv-23831687.html] |None |Underground |Island |None |None | |
| 7 | Jaffarpur Kalan | जाफरपुर काला
|4 |2032[https://www.jagran.com/delhi/new-delhi-city-ncr-delhi-metro-grey-line-extension-atishi-government-announces-good-news-for-delhiites-on-prakash-parv-23831687.html] |None |Underground |Island |None |None |
Najafgarh station was initially planned in the regular rectangle shape. However, when the construction work began on-ground, some of the private land could not be acquired for the project. Due to this, Delhi metro had no other option but to plan the metro station with the land which was available to them. The dumbbell shaped station has been completed in such a way that the station area has shrunk by a few metres in the middle.{{Cite web|title=Delhi Metro Grey Line: 1st dumbbell-shaped station at Najafgarh likely to open by next month; details here|url=https://www.financialexpress.com/infrastructure/delhi-metro-grey-line-1st-dumbbell-shaped-station-at-najafgarh-likely-to-open-by-next-month-details-here/1712552/|date=2019-09-20|website=The Financial Express|language=en-US|access-date=2020-05-18}}
Train info
| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
! style="background:#{{rail color|Delhi Metro|Grey}};" colspan="3" |Grey Line |
| scope="row" | Rakes
| Hyundai Rotem |
|---|
| scope="row" | Train Length
| colspan="2" | 6 |
| scope="row" | Train Gauge
| colspan="2" | 4 ft {{frac|8|1|2}} in (1,435 mm) standard gauge |
| scope="row" | Electrification
| colspan="2" | 25 kV, 50 Hz AC through overhead catenary |
| scope="row" | Train's Maximum Speed
| colspan="2" | 100 km/h |
| scope="row" | Train Operation
| colspan="2" | Delhi Metro |
Extensions
"Phase-V: Dhansa-Jhajjhar Metro": The Grey Line Delhi Metro from Dhansa Bus Stand to Jhajjar City is proposed in the phase V, which is awaiting approval{{Cite web|url=http://www.railnews.in/haryana-cm-announces-extension-of-delhi-metro-upto-jhajjar-town/|title=Haryana CM announces extension of Delhi Metro up to Jhajjar town – RailNews Media India Ltd|website=railnews.in|language=en-US|access-date=6 August 2018}}
See also
References
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