During my visit to New Delhi in early February
2005, fellow IRFCA member, Mohan Bhuyan, graciously took time to show me Old
Delhi station and Delhi Metro.
At Old Delhi yard, we saw a VIP coach that was (obviously) locked.
Person from carriage department performing brake test on rake in yard.
AC EMU in Delhi. Can't they find a color better than olive green?
One sign fits all.
Shrine under the platform, complete with lights.
Map of Delhi Metro network. Beware! Photography is strictly prohibited.
Currently, underground Yellow line operates
between Vishwa Vidyalaya and Kashmere Gate where it meets over ground Red line
that operates between Shahdara - Rithala.
Underground Yellow line seems to be pretty
fast. The over ground Red line is too slow, compared to stopping at all stations
EMU in Mumbai.
The flash from camera alerted the operator. He took trouble by coming out of his
cab to let me know photography is prohibited in Delhi Metro. I gladly obliged
him because I was done with my work. Smiling Mohan Bhuyan seen in this picture.
Emergency exit signs direct passengers towards Operator's cab.
The finishing and craftsmanship is superb. This is something MRVC
and ICF need to look at.
I did not notice any vandalism or graffiti,
either in train or stations. Did I miss it?
Vestibule.
Track on concrete bed as seen from window.
At the end of line, every rake is emptied, moved forward outside the station,
reversed and brought back to the station on another platform. One cannot make
unlimited round trips without leaving train (and without paying fare for new
trip).
View of track from outside the station.
The negative side of Delhi Metro is larger gap
between coach and platform on stations located on curves. During this visit, I
saw a young kid tripping over this gap.
Bharat Vora, Vikas Singh and Mohan Bhuyan seen in
Metro. Thanks a million to Mohan for taking me around.
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