Though it's the most convenient and safest mode of public transport, Delhi Metro also faces security. Though it's the most convenient and safest mode of public transport, Delhi Metro also faces security challenges from different quarters especially eve teasers.
Currently, no discount on fares is offered for any category of passengers on the Delhi Metro. "We are ready with technology-based solution to provide relief to students and senior citizens travelling on metro trains. The central government will implement it appropriately," Puri said.
According to the official remuneration chart on the Delhi Metro website, the base pay for a fresher who takes up a job as pilot of the train is between ₹13,500 and ₹25,520 per month. That is coupled with a rent allowance of 30% and perks of 35%. Plus, a Dearness Allowance as specified by the government.
Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) is owned by the Centre and State in a 50:50 joint venture. DMRC is a venture, jointly owned by Govt. of India and Govt. of Delhi, it is based upon Public Private Partnership (PPP) model.
Delhi Metro has been toying with the idea of running its services beyond midnight but the only obstacle is the time required for maintenance of trains. Metro services start at 6 am and the last trains run up to midnight. The airport link was planned to run for 20 hours a day with the rest four hours for maintenance.
There is no monthly pass type of thing in Delhi Metro. You can buy Prepaid Metro Card in with refundable security amount of Rs. 50/- and /-recharge with an amount equal to or more than Rs. 100/- also at automatic ticket vending machines installed at many metro stations in Delhi.
How to use your Smart Card/ Tourist Card:-
- For entry, exhibit your travel card at the entry gate for the flaps to open.
- For exit, exhibit your travel card at the exit gates for the flap to open. While exiting, commuters may note that fare is deducted from the card.
Sorry to inform you that online Delhi Metro Tickets are not available. If you wanted to travel by Delhi Metro then you will have to buy metro tokens from Metro Stations only. The other option is, buy a metro card which is starting from INR 200 with INR 150 balance and INR 50 as security.
"Of nine metropolitan cities across the world where the cost for a 10-km trip is less than half-a-US dollar, the Delhi Metro remains the second-most unaffordable system in terms of percentage of income spent for using it," the CSE study said. So the revenue per trip comes to Rs 34.50.
Kashmere Gate Metro station
The electronic value in Smart Card shall not be refunded. The security deposit shall be returned to the passenger in case of surrendering readable and physically OK smart card, after having adjusted negative electronic value (if any).
Using a metro card gives you a 10 per cent discount of the actual fare. No standing in long queues and waiting in the token counter. No tension of money and changes of the fare.
HIGHLIGHTS OF FARE REVISION OF DELHI METRO. The Government of India had set up the 4th Fare Fixation Committee in May-2016 to recommend the fares of Delhi Metro as per the provisions of Delhi Metro Rail (Operation & Maintenance) Act, 2002.
"Use smart cards during off-peak hours to avail 20% discount on your fare. Peak hour timing is from 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM & 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM. Get a metro card and stay smart!," DMRC tweeted today.
Delhi Metro
| Overview |
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| System length | 348 km (216 mi) |
| Track gauge | 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) (Indian gauge; (Red, Blue, Yellow line) 1,435 mm (4 ft 8 1⁄2 in) (Standard gauge) (All lines) |
| Electrification | 25 kV, 50 Hz AC OHE |
| Top speed | 100 Km/hr |
Within 16 years of its operation, the Delhi metro network is recognized as the best in the world.
As per DMRC, its operational network is 343 km with current average daily ridership of nearly 28 lakh. The issue of public transport had cropped up before the court as it was hearing a matter relating to air pollution in Delhi-National Capital Region.
“There is no change in rail operations. It will be same as in Lockdown 3. Metro rail services, schools, colleges will remain closed till May end, the guidelines issued by the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) said. For breaking news and live news updates, like us on Facebook or follow us on Twitter and Instagram.
The metro coaches, built for the Australian government, was the first of its kind India has ever exported. Over the next two-and-a-half years, a total of 450 'Made in India' metro coaches will be exported to Australia.
Since there is a guard at every coach and security check at the entry point, the Delhi Metro is so far the safest way to travel in the city, even at the wee hours of the day. CCTV Camera surveillance is on place. People are largely respectful except for the peak hours.
Firstly you are not allowed to eat anything in the Delhi Metro. There are certain rules you have to follow to travel in metro. DMRC prohibits the carrying of any body part inside the Train. Therfore carrying and eating meat cooked or uncooked is not allowed.
Carriage of goods or luggage. No person shall, while travelling in metro railway, carry with him any goods other than a small baggage containing personal belongings not exceeding 60 cm x 45 cm x 25 cm in size and 15 kg. in weight, except with the prior approval of the metro railway administration.
The Delhi Metro has banned spirits and inflammable liquids in all forms, including sealed liquor bottles, objects such as knives, cutleries, cleavers and animals of any kind in its trains in Delhi and NCR. But all this has changed; even sealed liquor bottles won't be allowed inside stations now.
NEW DELHI: CISF on Friday said that commuters in Delhi Metro will be allowed to carry “non-harmful“ items -matchbox, lighters and small knives.
Most of the day-today items are allowed to carry in Delhi metro including fruits and vegetables, eatables, cigarette packets, books, electronics, utensils etc, only certain items are prohibited which are usually taken out at the scanning machine and kept with the authorities.
In the metro there are ladies-only compartments, so if you are carrying it only for the commute you may not have to carry it at all. You can carry pepper spray, deodorant or perfume, no problem at all.
Firstly you are not allowed to eat anything in the Delhi Metro. There are certain rules you have to follow to travel in metro. DMRC prohibits the carrying of any body part inside the Train. Therfore carrying and eating meat cooked or uncooked is not allowed.
