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    Ride to history: Delhi Metro starts trial run of heritage line

    Delhi Metro is doing a trial run of its heritage line that will take thousands of commuters into the heart of the centuries-old walled city and add three new stations to the network. In this photograph, women pose before a picture of the Red Fort at the Delhi Gate Metro station on August 10, 2016. (AJay Aggarwal/HT PHOTO)

    Updated on: Aug 10, 2016 8:20 PM IST
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    Delhi Metro is doing a trial run of its heritage line that will take thousands of commuters into the heart of the centuries-old walled city and add three new stations to the network. In this photograph, women pose before a picture of the Red Fort at the Delhi Gate Metro station on August 10, 2016. (AJay Aggarwal/HT PHOTO) expand-iconView Photos in a new improved layout
    Updated on Aug 10, 2016 8:20 PM

    Delhi Metro is doing a trial run of its heritage line that will take thousands of commuters into the heart of the centuries-old walled city and add three new stations to the network. In this photograph, women pose before a picture of the Red Fort at the Delhi Gate Metro station on August 10, 2016. (AJay Aggarwal/HT PHOTO)

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    A train arrives at the Delhi Gate Metro station during its trail run between ITO and Kashmere Gate stations. The new 5.1-kilometre-long heritage stretch, known as the Purple Line, will connect ITO to Kashmere Gate via Jama Masjid, Delhi Gate and Red Fort. (AJay Aggarwal/HT PHOTO) expand-iconView Photos in a new improved layout
    Updated on Aug 10, 2016 8:20 PM

    A train arrives at the Delhi Gate Metro station during its trail run between ITO and Kashmere Gate stations. The new 5.1-kilometre-long heritage stretch, known as the Purple Line, will connect ITO to Kashmere Gate via Jama Masjid, Delhi Gate and Red Fort. (AJay Aggarwal/HT PHOTO)

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    A view of the Delhi Gate Metro Station which is being constructed in a heritage part of the national capital. The heritage line, which is expected to open by November, will ease congestion in the old city part of Delhi. (AJay Aggarwal/HT PHOTO) expand-iconView Photos in a new improved layout
    Updated on Aug 10, 2016 8:20 PM

    A view of the Delhi Gate Metro Station which is being constructed in a heritage part of the national capital. The heritage line, which is expected to open by November, will ease congestion in the old city part of Delhi. (AJay Aggarwal/HT PHOTO)

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    A Metro station being constructed near Red Fort in Old Delhi.The fort, perhaps Delhi’s most famous landmark, will become easier to visit for tourists hunting for a slice of history. (Saumya Khandelwal/HT PHOTO) expand-iconView Photos in a new improved layout
    Updated on Aug 10, 2016 8:20 PM

    A Metro station being constructed near Red Fort in Old Delhi.The fort, perhaps Delhi’s most famous landmark, will become easier to visit for tourists hunting for a slice of history. (Saumya Khandelwal/HT PHOTO)

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    A worker poses for a picture during the trial run of Metro’s heritage line between ITO and Kashmere Gate. (AJay Aggarwal/HT PHOTO) expand-iconView Photos in a new improved layout
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    A worker poses for a picture during the trial run of Metro’s heritage line between ITO and Kashmere Gate. (AJay Aggarwal/HT PHOTO)

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    Workers study a construction plan at the Delhi Gate Metro Station. When the Metro’s heritage line from ITO to Kashmere Gate opens in November, it will provide the ideal opportunity to explore the Walled City. (AJay Aggarwal/HT PHOTO) expand-iconView Photos in a new improved layout
    Updated on Aug 10, 2016 8:20 PM

    Workers study a construction plan at the Delhi Gate Metro Station. When the Metro’s heritage line from ITO to Kashmere Gate opens in November, it will provide the ideal opportunity to explore the Walled City. (AJay Aggarwal/HT PHOTO)

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    The Delhi Gate station will have 3D panels depicting the transformation of Old Delhi over the years. Its flooring is inspired by Mughal architecture. (AJay Aggarwal/HT PHOTO) expand-iconView Photos in a new improved layout
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    The Delhi Gate station will have 3D panels depicting the transformation of Old Delhi over the years. Its flooring is inspired by Mughal architecture. (AJay Aggarwal/HT PHOTO)

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    3D panels at the Delhi Gate metro station will show the street character, food, arts, crafts and indigenous trades of Old Delhi. (AJay Aggarwal/HT PHOTO) expand-iconView Photos in a new improved layout
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    3D panels at the Delhi Gate metro station will show the street character, food, arts, crafts and indigenous trades of Old Delhi. (AJay Aggarwal/HT PHOTO)

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    A train arrives at the Delhi Gate Metro station during the trail run of the heritage line. (AJay Aggarwal/HT PHOTO) expand-iconView Photos in a new improved layout
    Updated on Aug 10, 2016 8:20 PM

    A train arrives at the Delhi Gate Metro station during the trail run of the heritage line. (AJay Aggarwal/HT PHOTO)

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    The Metro comes to Jama Masjid in Old Delhi. 3D panels the station for the mosque will showcase arches, minarets, domes and marble inlays of the heritage building. (Saumya Khandelwal/HT PHOTO) expand-iconView Photos in a new improved layout
    Updated on Aug 10, 2016 8:20 PM

    The Metro comes to Jama Masjid in Old Delhi. 3D panels the station for the mosque will showcase arches, minarets, domes and marble inlays of the heritage building. (Saumya Khandelwal/HT PHOTO)

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