Delhi Metro flags off trial run on Phase III Monday Dec 30,2013

The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC)flagged off the trial run on the first section of the Phase III route between Central Secretariat and Mandi House stations, a distance of three km.

The first train for the trial run was flagged off at the Central Secretariat station at 11.27 am. on Monday Dec 30,2013

"This section is the fastest section that the DMRC has constructed. Completed within 24 months, I believe this is the fastest construction that has happened in the world. This is probably a world record," said Anuj Dayal, DMRC executive director for corporate communications

After the trial run for a few months, the Metro line will open for commuters by the end of March 2014, six months ahead of the October 2014 schedule.