The Delhi Metro is one of India’s largest and most advanced metro rail networks. It serves Delhi and nearby regions like Noida, Gurugram, Ghaziabad, and Faridabad.
- Basic Overview -
- Opened: 2002
- Operated by: Delhi Metro Rail Corporation
- Network length:390+ km
- Stations:280+
- Lines: 10+ (Red, Yellow, Blue, Green, Violet, Pink, Magenta, Grey, Airport Express, etc.)
- Major Metro Lines -
- Red Line: Rithala → Shaheed Sthal
- Yellow Line: Samaypur Badli → HUDA City Centre
- Blue Line: Dwarka Sector 21 → Noida Electronic City / Vaishali
- Violet Line: Kashmere Gate → Raja Nahar Singh
- Pink Line: Majlis Park → Shiv Vihar (Ring line)
- Magenta Line: Janakpuri West → Botanical Garden
- Ticketing & Smart Cards
- You can travel using:
- Tokens (single journey)
- Smart Cards (rechargeable, cheaper fares)
- Digital payments and QR-based tickets are also available via apps.
-- Timings --
- First train: Around 5:00–6:00 AM
- Last train: Around 11:00 PM (varies by line and station)
-- Fare --
- Starts from about ₹10 and goes up to ₹60 depending on distance.
- Discounts available with smart cards.
- Key Features -
- Clean and well-maintained stations
- Women-only coach in each train
- Escalators, lifts, and accessibility features
- Security checks at all stations
-- Importance --
The Delhi Metro has greatly reduced traffic congestion and pollution in Delhi and is considered a model metro system in India.
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