New State-of-the-Art Metro For 14 Million City Residents

Commuters in the Indian capital, Delhi, ready to give up overcrowded buses and manic rickshaws for the brand new air-conditioned Metro system.

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December 27, 2002, 11:00 AM PST

By Abhijeet Chavan @http://twitter.com/legalaidtech

Delhi has long been known for horrendous air quality and congested and dangerous roadways. Now, the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation is opening the Metro, and hopes this advanced system will decrease pollution and speed residents through the crowded city. Real estate prices around stations are already increasing as restaurants and stores are being planned. The new computerized ticket system will be a welcome change for residents used to climbing onto the roofs of packed buses.

Thanks to Mike Sabel

FULL STORY: Metro Delight For Delhi Residents

Tuesday, December 24, 2002 in BBC News

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