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 at almost 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.
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Delhi metro achievements
Delhi metro now have special compartments for ladies. In which no men are allowed, and will have to pay fine in case found in ladies compartment
Delhi metro official try their best to keep the image of Delhi metro as best but. They alone cannot achieve this we blame the metro officials for maintaining the cleanness but if we are the one using metro so we should equally try to keep the metro clean.
Delhi Metro History
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.And for any further query you can refer to the map placed near the ticket counter or you can ask at the ticket counter or the people or police at the metro station.Be very much sure to know from where to change the train Some easy and convenient ticket service.
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.
Automatic Ticketing :
Delhi Metro has introduced, for the first time in the country, ticketing and passenger control through a completely Automatic Fare Collection system.
The ticket, which could be a card or a token, is purchased from the Ticket Counter. The passenger then proceeds to one of several gates that separate the Paid Area from the Unpaid Area. Here, the passenger will hold the ticket close to the machine to the right of the gate. If valid, the gates will open automatically, and the passenger can pass to the Paid Area. If not valid, then the passenger will need to contact the Customer Service Staff.
Ticket Option for the Customers :
Token:
- Single-Journey Token: For one way journey
- Value will depend on the destination. Valid only on the day of purchase.
- Minimum fare ₹8/- and maximum fare ₹30/c.
Travel Card:
Most convenient for the frequent commuter. A stored value card, Travel Cards are available in the denominations of ₹50/- and can be recharged in a multiples of ₹50/- to a maximum limit of ₹800/-. Deposit of ₹50/- payable at purchase (refundable on return of card)
- Refundable Deposit: ₹50/- only
- Validity: One Year from the date of purchase or one year from the date of recharge whichever is later.
- Renewal: No extra charge
- Facility to check balance on Card: Ticket Reading Machines at all Metro Stations.
Tourist Card:
For unlimited travel over short periods. There are two kinds of cards - 1 day and 3 day.
- Value of 1-Day Card: ₹100/-
- Value of 3-Day Card: ₹250/-
- Refundable Deposit: ₹50/- payable at purchase (refundable on return of card)
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
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