Delhi Metro reaches Gurgaon

Delhi Metro reaches Gurgaon

NEW DELHI/GURGAON: A Delhi Metro train chugged into Gurgaon on Monday, bringing the satellite city a little closer to the national capital and fulfilling the desire of millions of its residents for an effective transport system. 

Without much fanfare, the 14.47 km link connecting Qutub Minar with HUDA City Centre in Gurgaon was thrown open to the public at 8 AM as revenue services commenced simultaneously at both stations. 

There was no formal inaugural function. A brand-new broad gauge train, which began its first journey at 8 AM from Qutub Minar, chugged into HUDA City Centre station at around 8.30 AM. 

With this, Gurgaon has become the second satellite city to get Metro connectivity after Noida, where it reached last November. 

People of the Millennium City have been waiting for an effective transport system to travel to and from Delhi and the launch of Metro services is likely to ease some pressure on road traffic. 

The mood was jubilant at both the stations - where hundreds of people waited to enjoy the Metro comfort. 

Some people said they were waiting at the stations from 6 AM in the morning to take a ride on the first train that goes to Gurgaon. 

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