Why trains are still skipping Soorghat station on Pink Line
Delhi just got its first full metro ring: Prime Minister Modi launched the final 12.3-kilometer stretch of the Pink Line on March 8, connecting north, northeast, and northwest parts of the city.
The new ring covers 71.56km with stations like Burari, Jharoda Majra, and Yamuna Vihar.
But here's the catch: trains are still skipping Soorghat station.
Soorghat station can't open yet
Soorghat station can't open because it doesn't have entry or exit points yet. They're waiting for a subway (planned with PWD) to be completed; DMRC is now undertaking construction of that subway.
DMRC says it is working on it now and hopes to have Soorghat up and running by year-end.
New stretch has a double-decker viaduct
This Pink Line stretch has a new Yamuna bridge and a double-decker viaduct (metro above road traffic), making travel smoother across big chunks of Delhi.
It's part of an ₹18,300 crore project to boost city connectivity.
Still, folks in Wazirabad are stuck waiting for easier access until Soorghat finally opens.