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Delhi Metro Pink line from South campus to Lajpat Nagar inaugurated, see pics

Metro service on the Durgabai Deshmukh South Campus -Lajpat Nagar section of phase III of the Delhi Metro network was flagged off by Union minister Hardeep Puri and Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, linking four major shopping destinations in the city.

DNA Web Team | Aug 06, 2018, 05:30 PM IST

1.Inauguration of a section of Pink Line metro between Durgabai Deshmukh South Campus and Lajpat Nagar Metro corridor

Inauguration of a section of Pink Line metro between Durgabai Deshmukh South Campus and Lajpat Nagar Metro corridor
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Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Ananth Kumar(L) greets Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal as Minister of State for Housing and Urban Affairs Hardeep Singh Puri (C) looks on during the inauguration of a section of Pink Line metro between Durgabai Deshmukh South Campus and Lajpat Nagar Metro corridor, in New Delhi on Monday, August 06, 2018. 

Photo Credits: PTI 

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2.Delhi Metro Pink Line

Delhi Metro Pink Line
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Delhi Metro Pink Line section has six stations, including two interchange facilities at INA (with Yellow Line) and Lajpat Nagar (Violet Line).

Photo Credits: Zee Media 

3.59 km-long corridor

59 km-long corridor
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This stretch is part of the 59 km-long Majlis Park to Shiv Vihar corridor (Pink Line).

Photo Credits: Zee Media 

4.Metro service for commuters has begun from 1 pm on Monday

Metro service for commuters has begun from 1 pm on Monday
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Minister of State for Housing and Urban Affairs Hardeep Singh Puri (C), Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Ananth Kumar(L) and Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal during the inauguration of a section of Pink Line metro between Durgabai Deshmukh South Campus and Lajpat Nagar Metro corridor, in New Delhi on Monday, August 06, 2018. 

Photo Credits: PTI

5.First corridor of the Pink Line

First corridor of the Pink Line
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The first corridor of the Pink Line, from Majlis Park to South Campus was opened on March 14, connecting north and south campuses of the Delhi University on the DMRC network for the first time.  

Photo Credits: Zee Media

6.Operational span of the DMRC will reach 296 km with 214 stations

Operational span of the DMRC will reach 296 km with 214 stations
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With the opening of this section, the operational span of the Pink Line from Majlis Park to Lajpat Nagar will become 29.66 km and the entire operational span of the DMRC will reach 296 km with 214 stations. 

Photo Credits: Zee Media

7.Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal along with Union Minister Ananth Kumar inaugurate Oink Line Metro today

Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal along with Union Minister Ananth Kumar inaugurate Oink Line Metro today
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Minister of State for Housing and Urban Affairs Hardeep Singh Puri (C), Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Ananth Kumar(L) and Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal during the inauguration of a section of Pink Line metro between Durgabai Deshmukh South Campus and Lajpat Nagar Metro corridor, in New Delhi on Monday, August 06, 2018. 

Photo Credits: PTI

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