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TOURIST SMART CARDS FOR EXPLORING THE CAPITAL CITY

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New Delhi, dated: 03.09.2023
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TOURIST SMART CARDS FOR EXPLORING THE CAPITAL CITY

Delhi Metro will be selling its ‘Tourist Smart Cards’ from selected Metro stations through dedicated counters for a period of ten days starting tomorrow i.e., 4th September 2023, to facilitate the G-20 delegates and international visitors who might be interested in exploring the prominent tourist places of the capital city as they arrive in Delhi, owing to the upcoming G-20 summit.

The ‘Tourist Smart Cards’ can be purchased from these dedicated counters at the stations (List attached) which will be available in two categories- One-Day Validity and Three-Day Validity cards, offering unlimited rides in the Metro network. The One-day validity Tourist Smart Card will be available for Rs. 200/- whereas, three-day validity card will be available for Rs. 500/-. This amount also includes a refundable security deposit of Rs. 50/-.

Besides unlimited rides, these cards are of great benefit to tourists as they can seamlessly travel in the entire network from the first train to the last train service available for the day. There are no penalties/surcharge levied on Tourist Smart Cards on account of instances like Entry/exit mismatch, overstay in system, overstepping etc.

Delhi Metro, India’s largest Metro network, ranked amongst one of the largest Metro systems in the world is well connected to almost all the prominent tourist destinations in the city like Red Fort, Jama Masjid, Akshardham Temple, Kalkaji Temple, to name a few. Tourists can seamlessly reach these tourist places by travelling on various corridors of the Delhi Metro by using these cards. Tourists can also download the ‘Delhi Metro Rail’ app for more details on the network to plan their journeys. The App also includes a dedicated section on the home page by the name of ‘Tour Guide’ where they can find the list of all stations and tourist places nearby.

Tourist Smart Cards are also available at all Metro stations (Except Airport Express Line) across the network. Anyone desirous of exploring the city can avail these cards from the stations any time during the day.

Anuj Dayal
Principal Executive Director
Corporate Communications
Delhi Metro Rail Corporation

STATIONS WITH DEDICATED TOURIST SMART CARD COUNTERS FOR THE PERIOD 04.09.2023 TO 13.09.2023

1. Kashmere Gate
2. Chandni Chowk
3. Chawri Bazar
4. New Delhi
5. Rajiv Chowk
6. Patel Chowk
7. Central Secretariat
8. Udyog Bhawan
9. Lok Kalyan Marg
10. Jor Bagh
11. Dilli haat – INA
12. Lal Quila
13. Jama Masjid
14. Delhi Gate
15. ITO
16. Mandi House
17. Janpath
18. Khan Market
19. JLN Stadium
20. Jangpura
21. Lajpat Nagar
22. Barakhamba Road
23. Ramakrishana Ashram Marg
24. Jhandewalan
25. Supreme Court
26. Indraprastha
27. South Extension
28. Sarojini Nagar
29. Chhatarpur
30. Qutub Minar
31. Hauz Khas
32. Nehru Place
33. Kalkaji Mandir
34. Akshardham
35. Terminal 1 IGI Airport
36. Karol Bagh

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METRO SERVICES TO COMMENCE FROM 04:00 AM DURING 8TH TO 10TH SEPTEMBER 2023

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New Delhi dated: 06.09.2023
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METRO SERVICES TO COMMENCE FROM 04:00 AM DURING 8TH TO 10TH SEPTEMBER 2023

TRAIN SERVICES: To facilitate the general public, police personnel and staff from other assisting agencies deployed to maintain security, law and order, traffic arrangements etc. for the upcoming G-20 Summit to be held in Delhi on 9th and 10th September 2023, the Delhi Metro train services will start from 04:00 AM from terminal stations of all Lines for three days i.e, from 8th to 10th September 2023. The trains will run with a frequency of 30 minutes on all the Lines till 06:00 AM. After 06:00 AM, Metro trains will run as per the normal timetable throughout the day on all Lines.

STATIONS: All Metro stations will remain open for the general public during this period (8th to 10th September) except Supreme Court Metro Station where no boarding/deboarding of passengers will be allowed on 09th and 10th September 2023 due to security constraints.

However, as and when directed by the security agencies, entry/exit at some stations may be regulated for a brief period in New Delhi district on 9th and 10th September to facilitate the movement of VVIP delegations.

PARKING: Parking at all Metro stations will also continue to remain available as usual except three Metro stations falling in New Delhi district. Parking at these three stations namely, Supreme Court, Patel Chowk and Rama Krishna Ashram Marg will remain closed from 04:00 AM of 8th September 2023 till 12:00 PM of 11th September 2023.

In view of this prestigious G-20 summit being held in the national capital, Delhi Metro also appeals to its passengers to extend all possible cooperation in smooth running of the Metro services and follow the instructions of station staff and guidelines issued by the authorities from time to time without falling prey to rumors.

For regular updates regarding Metro services, passengers are advised to follow DMRC’s official social media handles @officialDMRC on X (formerly Twitter), Facebook and Instagram including ‘Delhi Metro Rail’ App and website www.delhimetrorail.com. Passengers are also advised to use ‘DMRC Travel’ App for instant booking of QR tickets for travel in Metro eliminating the need to go to ticket counters/stand in queue

Anuj Dayal
Principal Executive Director
Corporate Communications
Delhi Metro Rail Corporation

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