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Is Delhi Metro under Indian Railways?
Delhi Metro Rail Corporation Limited (DMRC), a company with equal equity participation from the Government of India and the Government of Delhi, built and operates the Delhi Metro….Delhi Metro.
| Train of the Grey line at a station. | |
| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Owner | Delhi Metro Rail Corporation |
| Locale | National Capital Region |
| Transit type | Rapid transit |
Is Metro part of Indian Railways?
Apart from the Kolkata metro (which has its own zone under Indian Railways), these rapid transit metro lines are not operated by Indian Railways, but a separate set of local authorities.
Is Delhi Metro under central government?
metro railways is not government.
Is Delhi metro under central government?
How many cities in India have metro rails?
As per the current status, 10 Indian cities have functional metro rails. Kolkata, Delhi, Chennai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Jaipur, Gurgaon, Mumbai, Kochi, and Lucknow are the cities where metro rails running successfully. As of now India has 659.41 kilometers of operational metro lines and connecting almost 502 stations.
Which Delhi Metro Line has automatic train operations?
The automatic train operations are carried out on Delhi Metro Line 7. Credit: Bombardier Transportation. Line 8 (Magenta Line) runs between Botanical Garden and Janakpuri West. Credit: Fly2Blue. The 22.7km Airport express line serves six stations. Credit: Craigdietrich.
What gauge tracks are used in urban rail transit systems in India?
Urban rail transit systems in India mostly use standard gauge tracks. These systems are operated by metro/tram rail corporations which are independent of Indian Railways. Trams in Kolkata, the only remaining tram service in the country uses standard gauge tracks.
Which is the largest rapid transit system in India?
Delhi Metro is the largest and busiest rapid transit system in India connecting the country’s capital region with satellite cities. Delhi Metro is the first driverless metro in India. Credit: Bombardier Transportation.