Delhi Metro’s Pink Line: Soorghat Station Remains Unopened Due to Subway Integration

New Delhi: Delhi Metro’s Pink Line, now fully operational as the city’s first “ring” metro line, opened ten new stations on Sunday, March 8, 2026. However, the Soorghat Station, located in north Delhi near Wazirabad, remains non-operational due to ongoing integration operate with a planned Public Works Department (PWD) subway.

Delayed Access for Commuters

Trains currently pass through the Soorghat Station without halting, with announcements informing passengers of the temporary closure. The station’s entrances and exits are designed to connect via a subway that is still under construction, preventing passenger access for the time being. Locals express frustration with the delay, despite the station’s proximity to their homes.

PWD Subway Integration

According to Anuj Dayal, principal executive director of corporate communications at Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC), the decision to delay the opening of Soorghat Station is directly linked to its integration with a PWD subway. The integration is planned at two levels: an elevated flyover (already completed for one-way traffic) and the underground subway for traffic in the opposite direction. Hindustan Times reports that the DMRC is now undertaking the construction of the subway.

Project Details and Timeline

The newly inaugurated Majlis Park-Maujpur-Babarpur corridor is a 12.3 km extension of the Pink Line, while the Deepali Chowk to Majlis Park section spans 9.9 km. These additions bring the total length of the Delhi Metro network to over 400 kilometers. The DMRC expects to complete the subway and open Soorghat Station to passengers by the end of 2026. Financial Express

Local Reactions

Residents near Soorghat Station have voiced their disappointment. Lucky Singh, a local resident, stated that the station is only 500 meters from his home but remains inaccessible. Other residents, like Munawar Ali, criticized the planning, noting that the station lacks essential access infrastructure despite the timely completion of the overall line. Hindustan Times

Pink Line Overview

The Pink Line, now a complete “loop,” allows commuters to travel around Delhi without transferring lines, similar to the city’s ring roads. The line currently stretches over 71.5 km and includes 46 stations. Newsbytes

Despite the inconvenience, authorities are working to finalize the integration with the PWD subway, aiming to provide full connectivity to commuters by the end of the year.