Did you know that the Delhi Metro track is the 12th longest track in the world? Each day, around 200 trains run on these tracks, covering over 69,000 km. This is what accounts for some traffic relief on the Delhi roads. Running on various routes, covering 252 km and 185 stations, the Delhi Metro has proven to be a convenient and comfortable mode of travel. A benchmark in modern commuting, the number of passengers crossed the 1 billion mark in 2016, according to a press release by the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation.
What is remarkable is not just the frequency at which these trains ply but also how meticulously the trains and stations have been maintained. If you want to see the excellent operations of this metro system, all you need to do is check yourself onto one of the frequent Mumbai to Delhi flights. You can get onto a metro right from Delhi airport.
Here's a look at the major reasons why the Delhi Metro has gained such fame.
4 Reasons for the Delhi Metro's Fame
- Fare Slash: In the Delhi Metro, you get to travel on discount between 10am and 5pm and from 8pm to 11pm. The smart card provides discounts of up to 20%. It is the cheapest way to travel in air-conditioned luxury. ong>Inter-City Conveyance: The metro not only covers almost every nook and cranny of Delhi but its services extend to the neighbouring cities of Noida, Faridabad, Bahadurgarh, Gurugram, Ballabhgarh and Ghaziabad as well. This expansion has truly helped daily commuters travel easily and quickly for work or education. One of the major reasons that people rely on the Delhi Metro is its punctuality. The metro provides daily service from 5 am till 11 pm. The working class gets the most benefit out of the timely operation.ong>Special Attention to the Differently-Abled: Delhi Metro enables comfortable journeys for people with physical or visual disabilities. All platforms are marked with yellow strips for the visually impaired. Wheelchairs are available for physically challenged, with special spaces on the train demarcated for wheelchairs.
- Going Green: The trains run on electricity, with no greenhouse emissions. The Delhi Metro accounts for some lowering of air pollution, although more is required. According to the DMRC, there is an annual reduction of 6,30,000 tonnes of greenhouse gases each year due to these trains. Apart from this, a total of 64 metro stations are collecting and purifying rainwater and reusing it, contributing to water conservation.
The metro is now available between Indira Gandhi International Airport and various locations in New Delhi, making your arrival and departure easy and comfortable. So, after arriving on one of the domestic flights, get onto a Metro airport shuttle and whizz off to your destination in comfort.