Delhi Metro on Thursday achieved another milestone when a brand-new train chugged into the satellite city of Noida for the first time paving the way for thousands of commuters in east Delhi and adjoining areas to enjoy the new age transport system. The 13.1 km Yamuna Bank-
Noida line was inaugurated by Union Urban Development Minister S Jaipal Reddy in the presence of Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit at the newly-built Akshardham station in New Delhi. Reddy flagged off the first train with destination to Noida City Centre (Sector-32). This is the first time a Metro train formally enters Noida. The line, which will be opened for public from 6 a.m. on Friday, is expected to bring a paradigm shift in the travelling habits of thousands of people in east Delhi and trans-Yamuna areas. The Noida corridor, built at a cost of Rs 630 crore (Rs 6.30 billion), is completely elevated and will be integrated with the existing 34.3 km Yamuna Bank-Dwarka Sector-9 segment, extending the total length of Line-3 to 47.4 km.
Image: Delhi MetroPhotographs: Reuters
Image: Delhi MetroPhotographs: Reuters
