There are currently 11 operational rapid transit (also called 'metro') systems in ten cities in India.[1] As of September 2018, India has 515 kilometres (320 miles) of operational metro lines and 381 stations. A further 500+ km of lines are under construction. Metro rail lines in India are composed of mainly standard gauge. Projects like the Kolkata Metro and Delhi Metro used broad gauge for their earliest lines but all new projects in India are on standard gauge as rolling stock imported is of standard gauge.
The first rapid transit system in India is Kolkata Metro, which started operations in 1984. The Delhi Metro has the largest network in the entire country. The newest metro opened is Noida-Greater Noida Metro on 25 January 2019.
In 2006, the National Urban Transport Policy proposed the construction of a metro rail system in every city with a population of 20 lakh (2 million).[2] On 11 August 2014, Union Government announced that it would provide financial assistance, for the implementation of a metro rail system, to all Indian cities having a population...
Read moreI have visited this place many times. First and foremost I appreciate their initiative of offering 10% discount to army soldiers. Secondly the food is great. They offer various Indian cuisines. I will not say that they are too yummy to crave for the taste. But they have definitely managed to achieve an optimum taste. They have ample dine area. It is not usually crowded. The only demerit is that they are bit far from Delhi Metro and usually anyone comes to New Delhi railway station to board a train and it's bit far from gate no. 1.
But if you have ample of leisure time then you...
Read moreI have been there today. The restaurant is located at New Delhi Metro Station towards Ajmeri Gate. The best thing there I have seen is the board giving 10% discount to the Soldiers. I loved their spirit and respect towards Soldiers. I am also attaching the photos of the same. Thanks food plaza for giving special treatment to our soldiers. Jai Hind 🇮🇳 Jai Jawan 🇮🇳 Jai Kisan 🇮🇳 Jai Bharat Mata Ki 🚩 I had Chhola- Bhatura, the taste was good but it can be improved by improving Chhola Sabji. Its a Veg & Non...
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