Delhi Metro Rail completes 22 years of operations

New Delhi: Delhi Metro Rail Corporation has completed 22 years of passenger operations, according to a statement issued on Wednesday. The statement said that on December 24, 2002, the first Delhi Metro train, TS-01, was flagged off by the then Prime Minister, Atal Bihari Vajpayee, "introducing a new era of modern public transport" in Delhi NCR. The TS-01 train, which started DMRC's journey, has carved a legacy of its own in bringing modern public transport to Delhi, it said.

Commissioned in 2002, TS-01 began as a four-coach train but has been upgraded over the years to meet growing passenger demand, and expanded to six coaches in 2014 and further to eight coaches in 2023, it stated.

Over its 22-year journey, TS-01 has been a symbol of reliability and efficiency, covering approximately 27 lakh kilometers, safely transporting over 5.4 crore passengers, and executing an impressive 23 lakh door operations, it said.

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As DMRC celebrates its 22nd anniversary, it also reflects on a year of record achievements, including the highest-ever single-day passenger journeys of 78.67 lakh recorded on 18th November 2024.

With significant advancements in digital ticketing, technological upgrades, and ongoing Phase-IV expansions, DMRC is leading in its mission to transform urban transportation and enhance the quality of life of the residents of Delhi NCR.

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