Delhi Ring Railway
The Delhi Ring railway, a part of Delhi's suburban railway services, is a circular railway network in Delhi that runs parallel to the Ring Road. It was laid in 1975 primarily to service freight trains that could bypass the crowded and passenger-heavy Old Delhi and New Delhi railway stations. The network was upgraded for the 1982 Asian Games with the introduction of 24 additional services. Its circular route takes trains 90–120 minutes to complete, both clockwise and anti-clockwise via the Hazrat Nizamuddin Railway Station between 8 am and 7 pm. With a return ticket for the entire journey costing , compared to with Delhi Metro, which is around , it is preferred by poor and middle-class families. It runs seven clockwise and six anti-clockwise trains at a peak frequency of 60 to 90 minutes during the morning and evening rush hours. Prior to the 2010 Commonwealth Games, seven stations near the sports venues, namely Chanakyapuri, Sarojini Nagar, Inderpuri Halt, Lajpat Nagar, Sewa N ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Commuter Rail
Commuter rail, or suburban rail, is a passenger rail transport service that primarily operates within a metropolitan area, connecting commuters to a central city from adjacent suburbs or commuter towns. Generally commuter rail systems are considered heavy rail, using electrified or diesel trains. Distance charges or zone pricing may be used. The term can refer to systems with a wide variety of different features and service frequencies, but is often used in contrast to rapid transit or light rail. Similar non-English terms include ''Treno suburbano'' in Italian, ''Cercanías'' in Spanish, Aldiriak in Basque, Rodalia in Catalan/Valencian, Proximidades in Galician, ''Proastiakos'' in Greek, ''Train de banlieue'' in French, '' Banliyö treni '' in Turkish, ''Příměstský vlak'' or ''Esko'' in Czech, ''Elektrichka'' in Russian, ''Pociąg podmiejski '' in Polish and ''Pendeltåg'' in Swedish. Some services share similarities with both commuter rail and high-frequency rapid ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Hazrat Nizamuddin Railway Station
Hazrat Nizamuddin railway station (station code: NZM) is a railway station in South Delhi, India. It is under the administrative control of the Delhi Division of the Northern Railway zone of the Indian Railways. It is one of the five main stations in Delhi and handles nearly 250 trains daily The station was named after the Sufi saint, Hazrat Nizamuddin. Hazrat Nizamuddin station was upgraded to help relieve congestion at New Delhi railway station and is recommended for first time travellers, particularly those bound for Agra as it much quieter and easier to navigate. The station is very close to Sarai Kale Khan - Nizamuddin metro station on the Pink Line of Delhi Metro. Administration Hazrat Nizamuddin railway station is managed by Northern Railway zone of Indian Railways. It is adjacent to Delhi's two important arteries, the Ring Road and Mathura Road, and Sarai Kale Khan ISBT. Services Hazrat Nizamuddin railway station connects all the major cities and was developed ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Green Line (Delhi Metro)
The Green Line (Line 5) is a metro rail line of the Delhi Metro, a rapid transit system in Delhi, India. The line consists of 24 stations covering a total length of 28.79 km. It runs between Inderlok and Brigadier Hoshiyar Singh with a branch line connecting the line's Ashok Park Main station with Kirti Nagar station. It is a completely elevated line and runs mostly along the busy NH 9 route in North Delhi and North West Delhi, bypassing Tikri Border to enter Bahadurgarh. It is the first Delhi metro line on standard gauge, as opposed to broad gauge, prevalent in Red, Yellow and Blue lines. History The line was opened in two stages, with the 15.1 km Inderlok – Mundka section opening on 3 April 2010 and the 3.5 km Kirti Nagar – Ashok Park Main branch line on 27 August 2011. Though its route is shorter than other lines, the Green Line serves as a lifeline for Delhiites going to and coming from Red and Blue Lines, as it covers major commercial and resident ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Kirti Nagar Metro Station
The Kirti Nagar Metro Station is located on the Blue Line of the Delhi Metro. It is one of the terminus stations of the Green Line, the other being Inderlok. An extension of the Green Line, commuters travelling on the Green Line are able to transfer to Blue Line from this station as well as the Red Line at Inderlok via Ashok Park Main, saving time and money, rather than going all the way to longer routes of Rajiv Chowk and Kashmere Gate. This branch opened on 27 August 2011. A new Metrolite Line is under construction and will be completed by 2025. It will run from Kirti Nagar to Bamnoli Village, with 22 stations. The stations for the line will be built in a mix of elevated, and at-grade stations. Some recreational places include Moments Mall, BTW Kirti Nagar, Furniture Market, Sunday Market, and other popular eatery shops spread throughout the area. See also *List of Delhi Metro stations *Transport in Delhi Delhi has significant reliance on its transport infrast ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Kirti Nagar Railway Station
Kirti Nagar railway station is a small railway station in Kirti Nagar which is a residential and commercial neighborhood of the West Delhi district of Delhi. Its code is KRTN. The station is part of Delhi Suburban Railway. The station consist of 4 platforms. See also * Hazrat Nizamuddin railway station * New Delhi Railway Station * Delhi Junction Railway station * Anand Vihar Railway Terminal * Sarai Rohilla Railway Station * Delhi Metro The Delhi Metro is a mass rapid transit (MRT) system serving Delhi and its satellite cities of Ghaziabad, Faridabad, Gurgaon, Noida, Bahadurgarh and Ballabhgarh, in the National Capital Region of India. The network consists of 10 colour-cod ... References External links Railway stations in West Delhi district Delhi railway division {{Delhi-railstation-stub ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Naraina Vihar Metro Station
The Naraina Vihar metro station is located on the Pink Line of the Delhi Metro. As part of Phase III of Delhi Metro, Naraina Vihar is on the Pink Line. The station has been operational for public since 14 March 2018. History The station Station layout Facilities Entry/Exit Connections See also *Delhi *List of Delhi Metro stations *Transport in Delhi *Delhi Metro Rail Corporation *Delhi Suburban Railway *Inner Ring Road, Delhi * Naraina Area *Delhi Monorail *Delhi Transport Corporation *South Delhi *New Delhi *National Capital Region (India) The National Capital Region (NCR) is a planning region centred upon the National Capital Territory (NCT) of Delhi in India. It encompasses Delhi and several districts surrounding it from the states of Haryana, Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan. The N ... * List of rapid transit systems * List of metro systems References External links Delhi Metro Rail Corporation Ltd. (Official site) Delhi Metro Annual Reports* ''Urba ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Safdarjung Railway Station
Delhi Safdarjung railway station is a small railway station in Safdarjung which is a residential and commercial neighborhood of the South Delhi district of Delhi. Its code is DSJ. The station is part of Delhi Suburban Railway. The station consist of three platforms. The railway land development authority headquarters is situated here, moreover one can reach AIIMS Delhi from here easily. There is a plan to make this station A1 category and one of those to maintain the increasing load on Nizamuddin & Delhi Cantt. Trains * Patalkot Express * Durg–Jammu Tawi Superfast Express * Indore–Jammu Tawi Weekly Superfast Express * Tirupati–Jammu Tawi Humsafar Express * Ramayana Express See also * Hazrat Nizamuddin railway station * New Delhi railway station * Delhi Junction railway station * Anand Vihar Terminal railway station * Delhi Sarai Rohilla railway station * Delhi Metro The Delhi Metro is a mass rapid transit (MRT) system serving Delhi and its satellite cities ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Lodhi Colony Railway Station
Lodhi colony railway station is a small railway station in Lodhi colony which is a residential and commercial neighborhood of South Delhi area of Delhi. Its code is LDCY. The station is part of Delhi Suburban Railway. The station consists of two platforms. Presently no passenger trains stop at this station. See also * Hazrat Nizamuddin railway station * New Delhi Railway Station * Delhi Junction Railway station * Anand Vihar Railway Terminal * Sarai Rohilla Railway Station * Delhi Metro The Delhi Metro is a mass rapid transit (MRT) system serving Delhi and its satellite cities of Ghaziabad, Faridabad, Gurgaon, Noida, Bahadurgarh and Ballabhgarh, in the National Capital Region of India. The network consists of 10 colour-cod ... References External links Railway stations in South Delhi district Delhi railway division {{Delhi-railstation-stub ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Jangpura Metro Station
Jangpura is a Delhi Metro station in Delhi. It is located between JLN Stadium and Lajpat Nagar stations on the Violet Line in Jangpura locality. The station was opened with the first section of the Line on 3 October 2010, in time for the Commonwealth Games opening ceremony on the same day. Station layout Facilities ATMs are available at Jangpura metro station. Landmarks *Near AddtoGoogle Services (A Unit of SNZ Networks Pvt Ltd.) See also *List of Delhi Metro stations *Transport in Delhi *Delhi Metro Rail Corporation *Delhi Suburban Railway Delhi Suburban Railway is a suburban rail service operated by Northern Railway for the National Capital Region (NCR). This railway service covers Delhi, along with the adjoining districts of Gurgaon, Faridabad, Ghaziabad, Sonipat and other a ... References External links Delhi Metro Rail Corporation Ltd. (Official site) Delhi Metro Annual Reports* ''UrbanRail.Net''– descriptions of all metro systems in the world, each wi ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Violet Line (Delhi Metro)
The Violet Line (Line 6) is one of the lines of the Delhi Metro, a rapid transit system in Delhi, India. The line connects Kashmere Gate metro station, Kashmere Gate station in New Delhi with Raja Nahar Singh metro station, Raja Nahar Singh in Ballabhgarh via Faridabad. The line consists of 32 List of Delhi metro stations, metro stations with a total length of . This line acts as a parallel link for those, who travel in the heavily used Yellow Line (Delhi Metro), Yellow Line and connects the interior parts of South Delhi, a little of Central Delhi to the satellite town of Faridabad. The stretch between ITO metro station and Kashmere Gate metro station is popularly known as the Heritage Line. History The Violet Line was originally planned to open in March 2010. On 12 July 2009, a portion of a bridge under construction collapsed when its cantilever pier collapsed on load of launching girder at Zamrudpur, near East of Kailash, on the Central Secretariat metro station, Central Sec ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Lajpat Nagar Metro Station
Lajpat Nagar is an interchange station between Violet Line and Pink Line of the Delhi Metro in Delhi. It is located between Jangpura and Moolchand on the Violet Line in Lajpat Nagar. The station was opened with the first section of the Violet Line on 3 October 2010, in time for the Commonwealth Games opening ceremony on the same day. It became an interchange station with the opening of the Pink Line on 6 August 2018. The station on the Pink Line is underground, whereas the Violet line station is elevated. However, both the lines are seamlessly connected, without commuters having to exit the ticketed area to interchange from one line to another. Lajpat Nagar Market is one of the famous shopping market in Delhi which is famous for women's clothes, artificial jewelry, Footwear, household electronics and Home Decor items. This market is walking distance from Lajpat Nagar Metro Station and rickshaws can be hired easily for traveling back and forth. Timings of this market is 11:00 ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Lajpat Nagar Railway Station
Lajpat Nagar railway station is a small railway station in Lajpat Nagar which is a residential and commercial neighborhood of the South Delhi district of Delhi. Its code is LPNR. The station is part of Delhi Suburban Railway. The station consist of four platforms. See also * Hazrat Nizamuddin railway station * New Delhi Railway Station * Delhi Junction Railway station * Anand Vihar Railway Terminal * Sarai Rohilla Railway Station * Delhi Metro The Delhi Metro is a mass rapid transit (MRT) system serving Delhi and its satellite cities of Ghaziabad, Faridabad, Gurgaon, Noida, Bahadurgarh and Ballabhgarh, in the National Capital Region of India. The network consists of 10 colour-cod ... References Railway stations in South East Delhi district Delhi railway division Memorials to Lala Lajpat Rai {{Delhi-railstation-stub ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |