Delhi Metro First Phase

Benefits

By 2005, it will carry 22 lakh passengers a day
Will considerably reduce city’s air and noise pollution. An estimated Rs 500 crore will be saved on fuel per year.
Once fully operational, trains will ply every three minutes
Shahdara to Tis Hazari in just 13 minutes. Will save 26 lakh manhours per day.

Safety

Anti-collision devices and emergency exit
Separate Metro police to maintain law and order. Will also be equipped to deal with terrorist threat.
Power back-up facility at both stations and on trains
Wireless passenger-driver communication system.

Technology

Comfortable and safe travel, among the world’s best
Contact-free automatic fare collection
Fully air-conditioned coaches with fire-resistant interiors
Heavy-duty escalators at all stations with emergency stop buttons and sari guards
Metro trains and stations will be friendly to the physically challenged and visually impaired
Automatic doors with sensors to facilitate entry and exit. Train will move only when doors are closed.
Public address system at stations and on trains.
Fire-resistant coaches with emergency exit.

Fare Table: Shahdara-Tis Hazari

Tariff in Rupees	Shahdara	Welcome	Seelampur	Shastri Park	ISBT	Tis Hazari

Shahdara	-	4.00	5.00	6.00	7.00	7.00
Welcome	4.00	-	4. 00	5.00	6.00	7.00
Seelampur	5.00	4.00	-	4.00	5.00	6.00
Shastri Park	6.00	5.00	4.00	-	5.00	5.00
ISBT	7.00	6.00	5.00	5.00	-	4.00
Tis Hazari	7.00	7.00	6.00	5.00	4.00	-