Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta reiterated her commitment to the city’s Metro-based transport system, ensuring ongoing financial and administrative backing for its growth. Emphasizing the importance of expanding the Metro network as a primary public transport mode, she inaugurated a new Electric Receiving Sub-Station at Park Street, near the Central Vista Project.
Expressing optimism for upcoming projects, Gupta stated that the Delhi Government will initiate work on new corridors, maintaining its backing for Metro expansion. With a vision of providing improved, accessible, and eco-friendly public transport options, she highlighted the Metro’s role in serving over 3.5 million daily passengers and becoming essential for Delhi’s connectivity.
Gupta praised the Metro’s reliability and operational success as it nears 500 kilometers of coverage, describing it as a model of efficiency with minimal failures. She underscored the significance of the Electric Receiving Sub-Station’s inauguration, showcasing the government’s dedication to modern, secure, and sustainable infrastructure for the Delhi Metro.
Highlighting the sub-station’s role in supporting the Metro’s power needs and future growth, Gupta emphasized its use of advanced technologies for uninterrupted service. The completion of the sub-station within 18 months was lauded as a notable achievement, reflecting the government’s commitment to ensuring a seamless power supply for the expanding Metro network.
