Delhi metro’s heritage line to operate from Sunday

Updated On May 27, 2017 09:48 pm IST
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Seen above is a wall decorated with life size photos of areas surrounded byJama Masjid at the newly built Jama Masjid Metro station. Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal and Union urban development minister M Venkaiah Naidu will flag off the much awaited Heritage Line of Delhi metro on Sunday. (Mohd Zakir/HT PHOTO) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on May 27, 2017 09:48 pm IST

Seen above is a wall decorated with life size photos of areas surrounded byJama Masjid at the newly built Jama Masjid Metro station. Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal and Union urban development minister M Venkaiah Naidu will flag off the much awaited Heritage Line of Delhi metro on Sunday. (Mohd Zakir/HT PHOTO)

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A driver of the Indian Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) talks before driving a train on the new Heritage Line in New Delhi . The entirely underground 5.17 kilometre-long section of the Delhi metro is called the heritage line that passes through various historical landmarks of Old Delhi. (AFP) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on May 27, 2017 09:48 pm IST

A driver of the Indian Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) talks before driving a train on the new Heritage Line in New Delhi . The entirely underground 5.17 kilometre-long section of the Delhi metro is called the heritage line that passes through various historical landmarks of Old Delhi. (AFP)

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A view of Jama Masjid metro station during the press preview in New Delhi on Friday ahead of the inauguration of Metro's Heritage Line. It is expected that the Delhi metro will surpass the mass-transits in Moscow, Seoul and Tokyo metro network. (PTI) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on May 27, 2017 09:48 pm IST

A view of Jama Masjid metro station during the press preview in New Delhi on Friday ahead of the inauguration of Metro's Heritage Line. It is expected that the Delhi metro will surpass the mass-transits in Moscow, Seoul and Tokyo metro network. (PTI)

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Inside view of a train that arriving at Jama Masjid metro station during the press preview in New Delhi.This corridor will connect the Old Delhi areas like Daryaganj, Delhi Gate and Red Fort with the business hub of Delhi at Janpath. (PTI) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on May 27, 2017 09:48 pm IST

Inside view of a train that arriving at Jama Masjid metro station during the press preview in New Delhi.This corridor will connect the Old Delhi areas like Daryaganj, Delhi Gate and Red Fort with the business hub of Delhi at Janpath. (PTI)

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The section is part of the Phase-3 of Delhi metro and once it is compete, the ridership is expected to increase to 45 lakh from 28 lakh. (Mohd Zakir/HT PHOTO) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on May 27, 2017 09:48 pm IST

The section is part of the Phase-3 of Delhi metro and once it is compete, the ridership is expected to increase to 45 lakh from 28 lakh. (Mohd Zakir/HT PHOTO)

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The corridor has been structured thematically so that each station will offer a different glimpse of the walled city of Shahjahanabad. (Mohd Zakir/HT PHOTO) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on May 27, 2017 09:48 pm IST

The corridor has been structured thematically so that each station will offer a different glimpse of the walled city of Shahjahanabad. (Mohd Zakir/HT PHOTO)

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With the opening of this section, Kashmere Gate will emerge as the biggest interchange station. (Mohd Zakir/HT PHOTO) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on May 27, 2017 09:48 pm IST

With the opening of this section, Kashmere Gate will emerge as the biggest interchange station. (Mohd Zakir/HT PHOTO)

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