Saturday, 16 November 2013

ABOUT RAPID METRO

Capacity and frequency

Trains will run from 06:05am – 12:20am. Three-coach trains will operate at 4 minute intervals, with a capacity of 800 approximately passengers per train. The metro is designed to carry 24,000 passengers per hour.

Speed

The trains will have a maximum speed of 80 km/h, but will operate at an average speed of 30 km/h.

Fares

The metro will have a flat rate of INR12 for the entire line.Delhi Metro commuters do not have to purchase a separate token to travel by the Rapid Metro. They can use their Delhi Metro token or smart card. The automatic fare collection system is supplied by Thales Group

Security

Security in the Rapid Metro is being handled by Private Agencies, however there would be a dedicated Police Station at Sikanderpur Interchange Station. There would also be Women's Help Desk at every Station, while a Toll Free Helpline +91-124-2800028 for all passengers would be operational for 24 hours. CCTV Cameras would be used to monitor trains and stations. 

Safety

For Passengers' Safety, there would be Emergency Stop Plungers at every Platform, while the Blue Light Station Feature would enable them to contact Control Room. A Press to Talk Button inside coaches would enable commuters to talk directly to the Driver.

Expansion plans

There are proposals for a North Extension to Udyog Vihar to and an interchange with Maruti Udyog metro station of IGI-iffco Chowk airport express line in Gurgaon. This line would benefit both old and new Gurgaon.

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