Unique Engineering Features of Delhi Metro

Abstract

When planning of construction of metro system in Delhi was started in 1997, there was no experience of constructing modern metro in the country. Only experience was constructing Kolkata Metro North-South Line which took 24 years to complete 16.5 km Line. Therefore, many innovating engineering solutions were adopted in developing the metro system in Delhi to ensure speedy construction and safety of public and property during construction with least negative impact on environment. Further in order to have financial sustainability of the system, energy efficient, cost effective solutions were deployed.