Question : METRO STATIONS



(a) the total number of metro stations in operation under the Delhi Metro;

(b) whether complaints have been received that the convenience of pedestrians has been ignored in the construction of metro stations; and

(c) if so, the number of subways/over bridges provided/proposed to be provided at metro stations for their convenience?

Answer given by the minister


THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF URBAN DEVELOPMENT (SHRI SAUGATA ROY)

(a): Delhi Metro Rail Corporation Limited (DMRC) has informed that there are a total of 141 metro stations in operation under the Delhi Metro.

(b): Yes, Madam.

(C): The following pedestrian subways and foot overbridges (FOBs) have been provided by DMRC at various metro stations:-

S.No.	Convenience	Name of Stations
1 Subway Central Secretariat, Rajiv Chowk, Mandi House, Tilak Nagar to Barakhamba Road, INA, Udyog Bhawan, Race Course, AIIMS, Green Park, Hauz Khas, Malviya Nagar, Saket and Kashmere Gate
2 Foot Overbridges Pragati Maidan, Tis Hazari, Jhilmil, (FOB) Shastri Park, Laxmi Nagar and Nirman Vihar
3 FOBs – construction started Sarita Vihar and Anand Vihar ISBT

Most of the station premises can be used by pedestrian as an FOB/ underpass via connectivity through unpaid area of the station premises for crossing the road.