DELHI METRO RAIL - The City LifeLine

Metro rail in the city has reduced the traffic to some extent and the pollution level has certainly declined. Construction of Metro is still in progress in other parts of the city as the network of Delhi Metro is expected to cover whole of Delhi by the year 2010. Delhi Metro is equipped with modern facilities and the state of art design makes it very different from other metro rails in the world. Security within the metro rail has been give prime importance. The train ensures the safety and comfort of passengers with hi-tech compartments having adequate security cover. The compartments are fully automatic with gates being operated automatically and there are emergency exits in the train. You can communicate with the driver of the train at any point in case of an emergency.

Currently metro is operational in some parts of the city but in the coming years; Delhi Metro will have operations all through the city with connectivity to Gurgaon and Noida.

Delhi Metro Safety Guidelines	Last Trains from Terminals Last train from Destination Departure time from Origin (hrs) Arrival time at Destination (hrs) DSG RI 23/00 23/43 VW 23/00 23/43 CTST 22/30 23/09 DSN 21/48 23/29 IDPT 22/00 22/59 DW 22/30 23/53 RI DSG 23/01 23/45 VW 22/46 23/33 CTST 22/10 23/09 DSN 21/40 23/29 IDPT 21/54 22/59 KG 22/46 00/14 DW 22/10 23/53 VW CTST 22/50 23/09 DSG 22/50 23/30 RI 22/50 23/43 DSN 22/12 23/29 IDPT 22/24 22/59 DW 22/50 23/53 CTST DSG 23/00 23/45 VW 23/14 23/33 DSN 22/20 23/29 RI 22/45 23/42 IDPT 22/32 22/59 DW 23/00 23/53 DSN IDPT 22/00 22/59 VW 22/00 23/19 CTST 22/00 23/09 DSG 22/00 23/45 RI 21/48 23/43 IDPT VW 23/05 23/33 CTST 22/52 23/09 DSG 22/40 23/45 RI 22/30 23/43 DW 23/05 23/53 DSN 22/30 23/29 KG/KGM DSG 23/29 23/45 RI 23/16 23/43 VW 23/26 23/33 CTST 22/56 23/09 RCK VW 23/18 23/33 CTST 23/05 23/09 DW 23/12 23/53 DSN 22/37 23/29 IDPT 22/51 22/59  VW - Vishwavidyalan  KGM - Kashmere Gate  RI - Rithala  DW - Dwarka  IDPT - Indraprastha  RCK - Rajiv Chowk  DSN - Dwarka Sector 9  SHD - Shahdara  CTST - Central Secretariat  DSG - Dilshad Garden     Delhi Metro Map Offences within Metro Premises and Penalties   Drunkenness   Hurting Passengers   Unauthorized Entry   Walking on the Metro Track Read More »   Important Announcement While you travel in Delhi Metro, please keep in mind the Recommended Course of Action : Do not confront suspicious individuals. Contact a DMRC employee or the polic immediately. In the event of suspicious package, do not use cellular phones until you are a safe distance away. Source: Delhi Metro Print Material
Be Informed and have transit plan of action »   Locate emergency intercoms and phones to report suspicious items or activities   Make sure to Follow DMRC Employee instructions in a speedy but orderly fashion   Remain calm and listen to the announcements   Do not block train doors from closing   Familiarize yourself with the location of all station entrances   Assist fellow passengers and follow the Golden Rule : Watch out for the safety of others just as your would have them watch out for your safety Be on the alert for suspicious............ Source: Delhi Metro Print Material  Unattended items If you spot an unattended item, look for the following :   Individuals in the act of abondoning the item and departing from the area   Unusual attached batteries, wires, tanks, bottles or bags that might contain chemicals   An attached message   A suspicious cloud, mist, gas, vapor, odor or seeping fluid   Nearby individuals showing signs of illness or distress Source: Delhi Metro Print Material    Behaviour Look for suspicious behaviors such as :   Visible signs of nervousness   Video taping/taking pictures   Excessive sweating   Clenched hands   Strange chemical odor   Inappropriate clothing that is excessively baggy or too heavy in warm weather   Talking to themselves Source: Delhi Metro Print Material
Delhi Metro News (New Features in Metro Trains) »
Thursday (13-Nov-09) was a new benchmark for DMRC as Delhi Metro entered Noida after safety inspectors gave the go ahead after detailed inspection. Delayed by well over a month from its October (09) deadline, the Noida line came up after eleven piers detected with cracks were strengthened and the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) was convinced of the safety arrangements. This is the first time that Delhi Metro has reached Noida connecting the satellite city with National Capital. The new line called the Yamuna Bank-Noida line was flagged off on 13-Nov-09 by India's Minister for Urban Development, Jaipal Reddy from the new Akshardham station. Chief Minister of Delhi Shiela Dixit was also present at the flagging off ceremony. The Yamuna Bank-Noida line is 8.1 miles long. This new Noida line will add another 13.1 kms to Line 3, extending it to 47.3 kms; entire corridor will have 42 stations; Train frequency will be 12 mins at peak hours. Read More » Facing Engineers shortage, DMRC asks IIT for Metro Tech course » Beleaguered by an acute shortage of trained engineers for its second phase of operations, Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) has approached Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Delhi, for a solution. Read More »

Delhi Metro Route

Currently three routes are operational within the city which includes both underground and aboveground rail tracks. The operational routes are red line, blue line and the yellow line. Yellow line (the underground stretch) connects Vishwavidyala to Central Secretariat while the blue line operates between IP Extension and Dwarka. Red line connects Shahdara to Rithala and the route intersects at Kashmiri Gate, also a point of change for Yellow line. Rajiv Chowk or the Connaught Place is the point of change for yellow line and blue line travelers.

General rules for Metro Passengers
No Smoking	No Pets	No Eatables	No Littering	No Spitting	No Inflammables