Team work behind Metro’s success: Pranab Mukherjee
NEW DELHI: The Delhi Metro has not only eased the commute for Delhiites, it has also made them proud of the high standards set by the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC), said former President of India Pranab Mukherjee on the 24th Foundation Day celebration of Delhi Metro at Metro Bhawan on Thursday.
Congratulating the Delhi Metro officers and staff, who were recognised for their exemplary performances with awards, the former president said team work is a unique feature of the organisation.
“I am happy that DMRC, from the very beginning, has built up this team work and this team spirit is the root of the success of the Delhi Metro,” he said.
While speaking on the high quality of infrastructure maintained by the DMRC, Mukherjee also mentioned the contributions of former DMRC managing director E Sreedharan.
“E Sreedharan has shown great dedication in building this network. It was so exemplary and managed so ably that many other cities have accepted this model,” he said.
Managing director of DMRC Mangu Singh said the works on Phase III of the network were complete and its trials were expected to begin from June.
“In the balance sections of Phase III, physical works are more or less complete except at Trilokpuri. By the end of June, all sections will be ready for trials,” he said.
He termed the previous year as “satisfying and eventful” for the DMRC as new lines totalling 40 kms were thrown open for public.
“The Delhi Metro had opened about 40 kilometres of new lines across three different corridors. Another 35 kilometres of new sections is now ready for operations after clearance by the commissioner of Delhi Metro Rail Safety,” he said.