Question : OPERATIONAL COST OF DMRC



(a) whether the operational cost of Delhi Metro Rail Corporation is higher as compared to other countrie.s of the world;

(b) if so, the reasons therefor; and

(c) the extent to which it is higher as compared to that of other countries of the world?

Answer given by the minister


THE MINISTER OF PARLIAMENTARY AFFAIRS AND MINISTER OF URBAN DEVELOPMENT (SHRI GHULAM NABI AZAD)

(a) to (c) As complete Phase I of Delhi Mass Rapid Transit System is yet to be commissioned, a valid comparison of operational costs vis-a-vis systems functioning elsewhere may not be feasible.