New Delhi: Delhi Metro is often regarded as the lifeline of the capital, serving as a crucial mode of transportation for millions of people every day. Every day, millions of people rely on the Delhi Metro to commute to work, making it an essential part of daily life in the city. Notably, during competitive exams such as the UPSC Civil Services examination, Delhi Metro commences before its scheduled time to facilitate students. But do you know who was the first passenger on the Delhi Metro? Well, the answer is…
The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) opened its first corridor between Shahdara and Tis Hazari on December 24, 2002. Former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee inaugurated the 8.2-kilometer stretch of the Delhi Metro.
‘The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) today celebrated its 22nd anniversary of the commencement of its passenger operations. It was on 24th December, 2002 that the first Delhi Metro train, TS-01, was flagged off by the then Prime Minister, Sh. Atal Bihari Vajpayee, introducing a new era of modern public transport in Delhi NCR,” reads the press release published by DMRC on December 25, 2024.
‘The TS-01 train, which started DMRC’s journey, has carved a legacy of its own in bringing modern public transport to Delhi. Commissioned in 2002, TS-01 began as a 4-coach train but has been upgraded over the years to meet growing passenger demand, and expanded to 6 coaches in 2014 and further to 8 coaches in 2023. 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, reads the press release.
DMRC CELEBRATES 22 YEARS OF PASSENGER OPERATIONS WITH LEGACY TRAIN ‘TS-01’
The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) today celebrated its 22nd anniversary of the commencement of its passenger operations. It was on 24th December, 2002 that the first Delhi Metro train, TS-01, was… pic.twitter.com/RG2RgUmBcH
— Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (@OfficialDMRC) December 25, 2024
According to the media reports, Atal Bihari Vajpayee, the then Prime Minister, purchased the first ticket for the Delhi Metro and traveled on its inaugural journey. Vajpayee traveled from Kashmiri Gate to Seelampur on the inaugural journey.
