New Delhi: In a city that loves cars, especially luxury cars, the airport Metro line is like the ideal other side. It's the plush, fast and comfortable face of public transport that most would aspire to use. But that hasn't managed to make this 22.7-km Metro line financially viable for a private company to run. On Saturday, too, most platforms en route were deserted.
The few passengers, who did take the ride, however, swore by it. Regular commuters on the line were extremely anxious in the wake of Reliance Infra pulling out of the project. The news of Delhi Metro Rail Corporation taking over the line has come as a relief to them.
From the crowded New Delhi Metro station, the clean vacant passage leading up to the airport line is quite a pleasant surprise. Once you go through the security check which is similar to one at the airport, there are kiosks where you can check in and also check the flight status. There is a duty-free shop selling Indian goodies, books and refreshments. You could opt for a porter at Rs 50 or just get a trolley for your luggage.
30/06/13 Jayashree Nandi/Times of India
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The few passengers, who did take the ride, however, swore by it. Regular commuters on the line were extremely anxious in the wake of Reliance Infra pulling out of the project. The news of Delhi Metro Rail Corporation taking over the line has come as a relief to them.
From the crowded New Delhi Metro station, the clean vacant passage leading up to the airport line is quite a pleasant surprise. Once you go through the security check which is similar to one at the airport, there are kiosks where you can check in and also check the flight status. There is a duty-free shop selling Indian goodies, books and refreshments. You could opt for a porter at Rs 50 or just get a trolley for your luggage.
30/06/13 Jayashree Nandi/Times of India
