Asia Business Report hears from the first female operator of the Delhi metro. Operator Priya Sachan says that everyone from friends and family to small children want to know what her job is like. And she says there is nothing that Indian women cannot do if they are determined enough.

Who started Metro in Delhi?

Atal Bihari Vajpayee The first line of the Delhi Metro, the Red Line, was inaugurated by Atal Bihari Vajpayee, the then Prime Minister of India on 24 December 2002.

Who is the girl in Metro?

Most folks who have travelled in the Delhi metro must have come across an image of a girl in a blue school uniform. Thats the Delhi Metro Mascot and her name is Maitree.

What is the name given to the mascot of Delhi Metro?

Maitree Everyone whos travelled in Delhis ubiquitous metro rail that runs through the NCR might have, at some point, spotted a poster of a blue uniformed schoolgirl. Shes Maitree, the DMRCs mascot for the Metro.

Which metro station is open Delhi?

KNow about open Entry gatesLine No. & NameStation NameNearby Landmark to the gate to be kept openLine-2 (Yellow Line)KASHMERE GATEKashmiri Gate Bus stand near Gate No. 7, GT roadCHANDNI CHOWKShani Mandirold delhi railway stationKucha Natwa47 more rows

Is Delhi Metro Govt or private?

Delhi Metro Rail Corporation Limited (DMRC) is a centre-state public sector company that operates the Delhi Metro.

Which city has the longest metro system?

Seoul Subway, South Korea Seoul subway serving the Seoul Metropolitan Area is the longest subway system in the world. The total route length of the system extended as far as 940km as of 2013.