The Delhi Metro Rail Company (DMRC) reached a brand new milestone on Monday, by recording its highest-ever passenger journeys on a single day with 78.67 lakh journeys.
The best-ever passenger journeys on a single day was beforehand recorded on August 20 this yr at 77.48 lakh by breaking the February 13 tally of 71.09 lakh.
As extra commuters have switched to Metro trains, a discount in vehicular emissions is predicted, contributing to improved air high quality throughout the area, mentioned DMRC officers.
To accommodate the rising demand, DMRC has added 60 additional journeys on weekdays, enhancing its carrying capability and inspiring extra individuals to go for the Metro over non-public autos.
The road-wise breakdown of passenger journeys on Monday is as follows:
Pink Line: 8,56,692
Yellow Line: 20,99,097
Blue Line: 20,80,221
Inexperienced Line: 4,12,935
Violet Line: 7,93,324
Pink Line: 8,15,223
Magenta Line: 6,19,711
Gray Line: 50,128
Speedy Metro: 57,701
Airport Line: 81,985
The DMRC has additionally launched a number of initiatives to boost passenger comfort. Digital platforms now permit passengers to e book single or a number of journey tickets on-line, eliminating the necessity to queue at stations. The DMRC has partnered with organisations equivalent to Indian Railways Catering and Tourism Company (IRCTC), Nationwide Capital Area Transport Company (NCRTC), and India Commerce Promotion Organisation (ITPO) to supply seamless interconnectivity and extra journey choices equivalent to QR code-based tickets.
