Delhi has always been known for crush of mechanical and human traffic, but now things have changed with Delhi Metro rail service operating at a full swing to every corner of New Delhi and Old Delhi. It has brought a pleasant smile to delhites here and also to the tourists who now saves lots of money in transportation within the city.
Delhi Metro History
The concept of bringing metro rail service to Delhi was formalized as early as 1960 but it took almost two decades to make the legal framework. In 1978 Metro Railways (Construction of Works) Act came into existence. The actual work however started as late as 1995 when the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation Ltd. (DMRC) was established and the physical construction works in fact started on October 1, 1998.
The first line of Delhi Metro was opened for public on December 24, 2002. The first phase of work ended three years before the scheduled time and BusinessWeek (business magazine) described this achievement of DMRC as "nothing short of a miracle."
Delhi Metro Routes
There are three lines of Delhi Metro at present. Those are Red Line, Yellow Line and Blue Line of 25.15, 17.36 and 34.20 kms respectively. The total length of Delhi Metro currently is 76.7 kms and it covers 68 stations. More than 60 trains runs from morning 6 to 11 at night on these routes.
Delhi Metro in Bollywood
Delhi Metro has been extensively shown in few of the below mentioned Bollywood movies:
- Bewafaa (2005)
- Black & White (2008)
- Delhi6 (2009)
- Dev D (2009)
- Love Aaj Kal (2009)
Delhi Metro OSCAR Award
Delhi Metro won OSCAR award in 2008 in Paris for innovative concepts in service category. The ‘Delhi Metro-Citibank’ credit card was considered in the OSCAR for ‘Innovation in Service’ as the best amongst all other nominations.
Delhi Metro Stations Details
Dilshad Garden - Rithala (Total Distance : 25.15 KM, 21 Metro Stations)
Metro Stations : Dilshad Garden, Jhilmil, Mansarovar Park, Shahdara, Welcome, Seelampur, Shastri Park, Kashmere Gate, Tis Hazari, Pul Bangash, Pratap Nagar, Shastri Nagar, Inder Lok, Kanhiya Nagar, Keshav Puram, Netaji Subhash Place,Kohat Enclave, Pitam Pura, Rohini East, Rohini West, Rithala.
Jahangirpuri - Central Secretariat (Total Distance : 17.36 KM, 15 Metro Stations)
Metro Stations : Jahangirpuri, Adarsh Nagar, Azadpur, Model Town, GTB Nagar, Vishwa Vidyalaya, Vidhan Sabha, Civil Lines, Kashmere Gate, Chandni Chowk, Chawri Bazar, New Delhi, Rajiv Chowk, Patel Chowk, Central Secretarial.
Indraprastha - Dwarka Sector 9 (Total Distance : 32.1 KM, 31 Metro Stations)
Metro Stations : Indraprastha, Pragati Maidan, Mandi House, Barakhamba Road, Rajiv Chowk, Ramakrishna Ashram Marg, Jhandewalan, Karol Bagh, Rajendra Place, Patel Nagar, Shadipur, Kirti Nagar, Moti Nagar, Ramesh Nagar, Rajouri Garden, Tagore Garden, Subhash Nagar, Tilak Nagar, Janakpuri East, Janakpuri West, Uttam Nagar East, Uttam Nagar West, Nawada, Dwarka Mor, Dwarka, Dwarka Sector 14, Dwarka Sector 13, Dwarka Sector 12, Dwarka Sector 11, Dwarka Sector 10, Dwarka Sector 9.
Qutub Minar - HUDA City Centre Gurgaon (Total Distance : 14.47 KM, 10 Metro Stations)
Metro Stations : Qutub Minar, Chhattarpur, Sultanpur, Ghitorni, Arjangarh, Guru Dronacharya, Sikanderpur, M G Road, IFFCO Chowk and HUDA City Centre.
Nearest Metro Stations from and to International Airport, Railway Stations, Bus Terminus, Monuments :
- Indraprastha Metro Station is the nearest metro station to reach Sarai Kale Khan Bus Terminus.
- Kashmere Gate Metro Station is the nearest metro station for Kashmere Gate ISBT.
- New Delhi Metro Station for the New Delhi Railway Station
- Chandni Chowk Metro Station is the nearest metro station for Old Delhi Railway Station.
- Dwarka sector 9 Metro Station is the nearest metro station to reach Indira Gandhi International Airport.
- Central Secratriat is the nearest metro station to India Gate, Parliament House and President's House.
Ticket Option for the Customers :
Token : The token is available for one-way journey. Valid for the same day only.
Travel Card : A travel card is best for the regular traveller. Delhi Metro offers 10% on each recharge and is valid for one year. The travel cards are available for Rs. 50, 100, 200 and 500.
Tourist card : The tourist cards are available for 1 day or 3 days for unlimited travel over short periods. These cards are available for Rs. 70 and Rs. 200 for 1 day and 3 days.
DMRC Contact Details :
Delhi Metro Rail Corporation Ltd.
Metro Bhawan, Fire Brigade Lane,
Barakhamba Road, New Delhi - 110001
Board No. - 23417910/12
Fax No. - 23417921
DMRC Helpline Number(24 Hrs) : +91 - 11 - 128128
For calling from mobile phones : 011 - 128128
