Delhi Metro: The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) has surpassed Dhaula Kuan's record, which was previously Delhi Metro's highest point. The title no longer belongs to Dhaula Kuan. Near the Haiderpur Badli Mor metro station, a remarkable engineering feat has been achieved as part of the Phase-IV Magenta Line Extension (Janakpuri West to R.K. Ashram Marg) corridor, marking the completion of the tallest point in the network so far. Previously, the highest point was Dhaula Kuan. The 490-meter-long section near the Outer Ring Road crosses the Yellow Line (Samaypur Badli to Millennium City Centre Gurgaon) at Haiderpur Badli Mor metro station, with the rail level height at pier number 340 being 28.362 meters, now the highest point of the DMRC network. This surpasses the previous record of 23.6 meters set by the Phase-III Pink Line at Dhaula Kuan.
Built in Three Phases
Major construction activities, such as installing structural reinforcement, constructing pillars, and assembling pre-fabricated components, required meticulous planning. A crucial aspect of the project was constructing a steel span over the existing operational Yellow Line. To ensure safety and prevent service disruption, engineers executed the work in phases. The pillar construction occurred in three stages, adhering to safety measures to maintain safety and stability for the workers.
Enhancing the Travel Experience
DMRC successfully completed the challenging construction of a 52.288-meter-long steel span at a height of 27.610 meters near the Haiderpur Badli Mor metro station railway crossing, marking the second-highest point in Delhi Metro. Installation using two massive cranes was executed with precision to lift the 142-metric-ton steel girders of the section, maintaining minimal clearance with overhead electrical wires. Construction was scheduled during non-operational night hours to minimize disruption to existing metro and railway services, ensuring a hassle-free experience for commuters. The Phase-IV Magenta Line extension, once operational, will remarkably enhance connectivity, providing considerable convenience to travelers.
