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Delhi Mass Rapid Transit System
The Delhi Mass Rapid Transit System is better known as Delhi Metro

Delhi MetroDelhi Metro, the Delhi Mass Rapid Transit System has redefined delhi transportation system. It operates from the national capital of India, Delhi and is under the supervision of the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation Limited (DMRC). DMRC is an Indian corporation that was formed on March 5, 1995. The Delhi Metro was launched on December 24, 2002 and became the second underground rail system in India after the one in operation in Kolkata.

The Delhi Metro has a blend of prominent, up-grade and underground tracks. Trains travel at a speed below 80 km/hr. and stop for 20 seconds at each station. The train service operates from six in the morning till eleven at night. A single train consists of four coaches and can carry up to 240 seated and 400 standing passengers. All the trains have air-conditioned coaches loaded at a temperature of 20-22 °C.Metro police is present in every station for the security of the passangers.

A new department Delhi Metro Police has been set up that exclusively looks after the law and order inside the Metro. High end close circuit camera monitors all the stations. Emergency communication system is alsp provided between the passengers and the driver in every coach. The stations have ATM`s ,food outlets , cafes and convenience stores. The ticket facilities are divided into three categories -Smart card, Tourist card and token. The Metro stations have been decorated with murals by local art college student.

(Last Updated on : 9/01/2009)
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