DMRC begins trial between Lajpat Nagar and Moti Bagh

The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) on Tuesday began test runs on a section of Pink Line between Lajpat Nagar and Sir Vishweshwaraiah Moti Bagh stations.

The 8.10-km-stretch is a part of the upcoming 59-km-long Majlis Park-Shiv Vihar line.

DMRC Managing Director Mangu Singh flagged off the test run. This line will be an extension of the currently operational Majlis Park-Durgabai Deshmukh South Campus section of the Pink Line.

During these trials, the interface of the Metro will be checked to ensure that there is no physical infringement with civil infrastructure during the train movement, the DMRC said, adding that it will also test the various subsystems of the coaches.

Six stations

The section from Lajpat Nagar to Sir Vishweshwaraiah Moti Bagh consists of six stations — Sir Vishweshwaraiah Moti Bagh, Bhikaji Cama Place, Sarojini Nagar, INA, South Extension and Lajpat Nagar.

Only one underground

Out of these six stations, only Sir Vishweshwaraiah Moti Bagh station is elevated and rest are underground.