Is Delhi Metro lifeline of Delhi ?

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tThe metro also taught Delhiites how good public transport could reduce travel times and make travelling through the city less arduous. Many of those who swore by their own vehicles have embraced the idea of parking at the nearest station, and travelling by the metro.

The metro also taught Delhiites how good public transport could reduce travel times and make travelling through the city less arduous.

The introduction of the metro rail service in Delhi has changed the face of transportation in the city. Specially designed keeping in mind the comfort of the passengers and the traffic on the road the metro rail services in Delhi have been appreciated all over the world

Many of those who swore by their own vehicles have embraced the idea of parking at the nearest station, and travelling by the metro.

As expected the metro railway network has almost covered the entire city and with continuous endeavors of expansion most of the neighboring areas and suburbs will be covered by the metro railway by the end of 2020.

The Delhi Metro covers a total distance of 69,000 kms every day. To put this into perspective, the earth’s circumference is just 40,075 kms.

The metro railway services which has come as a boon for the people of the city is expanding in leaps and bounds. The best thing that has happened since the introduction of the Delhi metro is the reduction in the city’s traffic and pollution level. Expansion plans of the Delhi Metro started especially for the 2010 Commonwealth Games.

There are no dustbins anywhere in the metro stations for security reasons. However, the stations are fairly clean at all times.

The Delhi Metro ferries around 700 million people a year – double the population of the United States.

After the Commonwealth Games were over the construction of other important lines are still under progress and three new lines have been recently added.

The United Nations has recognized the DMRC as the first metro rail system that earns carbon credits by reducing greenhouse gas emissions. It reduces pollution levels by a whopping 630,000 tonnes a year.

Traveling by Delhi Metro not only saves time but also saves money and comfortable journey always keeps me fresh.

Although the Delhi Metro is not the first in India but it can be said to be the first of its kind in the country. Constructed with the utmost architectural brilliance and state of art facilities the Delhi metro is very different from the other metro rails in the world.

Most complain the time when the lights and AC go off as a ‘power cut’. It’s actually the neutral zone. The power supply is being shifted from one sub-station to another.

Apart from being technologically sound the one thing that has been given prime importance within the Delhi metro is security.

Delhi metro escalators boast of a unique sari guard that deflects loose clothing.

The Delhi Metro railway is being constructed in Phases. Most of the routes under Phase 1 were completed before 2010

The introduction of the metro rail service in Delhi has changed the face of transportation in the city

Metro fares haven’t changed since 2009.

Specially designed keeping in mind the comfort of the passengers and the traffic on the road the metro rail services in Delhi have been appreciated all over the world

The second phase known as Phase II covers almost 79 stations and was successfully completed in 2010.

Contrary to public notion the Rajiv Chowk metro station was not named after Rajiv Gandhi but Rajiv Goswami. Goswami spearheaded the movement against the Mandal Commission’s recommendation for job reservations for backward castes in India.

metro railway network has almost covered the entire city and with continuous endeavors of expansion most of the neighboring areas and suburbs will be covered by the metro railway by the end of 2020.

The Delhi metro has helped students through hard times and good times. Snaking through the vast corridors of the state, it has become more than just a means of transport.