Delhi Metro Airport Express Train Timing, Fares, Route, Map and All Information

Delhi Metro Airport Express Line:

The Delhi Metro Airport Express train line opened in February 2011. A much anticipated part of Delhi’s expanding Metro train network, it cuts travel time to Delhi airport from at least one hour to just 18 minutes. What a huge difference! Trains, imported from Spain, travel the 22 kilometer distance at over 100 kilometers per hour. It’s the fastest metropolitan train ride in India. Delhi being the capital as well as a tourist city attracts huge number of domestic and international travellers. Delhi Airport Metro Express line reduces the travel time of passengers and provides them world class experience akin to Bangkok Airport rail link, Hong Kong airport express, London tube and the like. This project also provides connectivity from important junctions such as New Delhi railway station and Dhaula Kuan, which provides convenience to North Indian passengers bound for IGI Airport for International and domestic flights. On the first day, passengers were greeted with flowers and a gift amid tight CISF security monitoring access to the stations. The first train from NDLS to Dwarka ran with about 60% occupancy that included passengers and Metro officials. Services picked up only around evening as the afternoon trains got few passengers. At Dwarka, only two persons had reportedly purchased token till early evening. Delhi Airport Metro Express Line is running on a dedicated elevated and underground corridor and provides the highest level of comfort and high speed metro service. For comfort of passengers, apart from air conditioned coaches, lifts and escalators, baggage trolleys, porter services, wheel chairs, public conveniences and modern automatic fare collection system are provided at the stations. Delhi Airport Metro Express offers transverse sitting arrangement, along with luggage racks in each coach. A dedicated luggage compartment for carrying checked-in luggage and check in facilities at the metro stations are provided for air passengers.Reliance-led concessionaire Delhi Airport Metro Express Pvt Ltd (DAMEPL) ran the first service at 2pm — when one train started from the New Delhi railway station and simultaneously another one took off from Dwarka Sector-21. DMRC MD E Sreedharan and Reliance Infra CEO Lalit Jalan were present for the flagging off ceremony. The total distance of 22.7km was covered in roughly 20 minutes while the distance from NDLS to IGI Station, in the absence of Dhaula Kuan and Aerocity stations, was covered in 18 minutes. According to DAMEPL figures, about 2,000 people travelled on the line between 2pm and 8pm, many of whom hopped on only to experience the service on the first day. Check-in facilities are yet to be made available but once in place, passengers would be able to get boarding cards from NDLS, Shivaji Stadium and Dhaula Kuan stations. Official said that baggage trolleys had been displayed prominently on the concourse and at platforms though passengers complained that they were not easily visible.Here’s what you need to know about the Airport Metro Express. The Airport Express route consists of six stations namely New Delhi – Shivaji Stadium – Dhaula Kuan – Delhi Aerocity (Mahipalpur) – IGI Airport (T3 Terminal) – Dwarka Sec 21. New Delhi, Shivaji Stadium (CP) and Dhaula Kuan stations are having City Airport Terminal (CAT) facilities and are equipped with ticket counters and check-in facilities (including baggage check-in).

Delhi Metro Airport Express Line Fact:

• Length: 22.7 km (7 km elevated)
• Number of stations : Six(6) New Delhi Railway Station, Shivaji Terminus, Dhaula Kuan, NH-8, IGI Airport and Dwarka sector 21
• Max train speed: 135 kmph
• Frequency: 10 mins in 2010; 6 mins by 2021
• Journey time from CP to IGI : 18 minutes
• Journey time to Dwarka: 24 minutes
• Expected ridership: 46,500 in 2011; 86,000 in 2021
• Estimated cost: Rs 4,000 crore (approx)
• Total number of special large girders being used: 504
• Length of girders: 25m FEATURES
• Maximum fare: Rs 150 (up to IGI),Rs 30 (IGI to Dwarka)
• Cost of Construction: 38,000cr

Delhi Metro Airport Express Line Stations:

The Airport Metro Express line starts at the New Delhi Metro Station, located opposite New Delhi Railway Station. (If you want to get to the Paharganj backpacker area from there, cross over the bridge at New Delhi Railway station and you’ll find it on the other side). It terminates at the new Terminal 3 at Delhi Airport. If you’re traveling on a domestic stand-alone budget airline (IndiGo, Spice Jet, GoAir), you’ll have to take a transfer bus to Terminal 1 to catch your flight, or get off the train at Delhi AeroCity station. The Metro Airport Express also stops at Shivaji Stadium, Dwarka Sector 21, Dhaula Kuan, and Delhi AeroCity.

The Airport Express Metro line will have six stations:

• New Delhi
• Shivaji stadium
• Dhaula Kuan
• Delhi Aerocity or NH8
• IGI Airport
• Dwarka sector 21

Delhi Metro Airport Express Line Fares:

A discounted inaugural fare of 80 rupees is being offered. The fare will later increase to around 150 rupees.

Delhi Metro Airport Express Line Fares Single Journey Tokens (One Side)

Single Journey Token provides the facility for travel from point to point once. Single journey tokens are waved at the entry gate to enter the paid area and inserted at the exit gate to exit the paid area. Smart Card is the best option for frequent travelers. These cards need to be waved at the gates for the entry/exit to the stations. Loading a pass on the smart card is the most economical and convenient way to travel. Customers may load their smart cards with the following passes.

Delhi Metro Airport Express Line Fares Monthly Journey Pass (60 Trips Monthly Journey Pass)

Store value cards are stored with prepaid values loaded by the customer. The fare is deducted automatically from the smart card at the exit. 5% flat discount is offered on these cards. 60 trips monthly pass: These passes are suitable for daily commuters. These discounted passes are preloaded with 60 trips and have a validity of one calendar month.

Delhi Metro Airport Express Line Fares 10 Trips Journey Pass (Chhota Card)

10 trips monthly pass (Chhota Card): These passes are suitable for frequent travelers and provide up to 25% discount 0n single journey tokens. These discounted passes are preloaded with 10 trips and have a validity of one calendar month. Chhota Card has been introduced for leisure trips and weekend travel by families, students, travelers etc.

Delhi Metro Airport Express Line Ticket Counter Opening and Closing Schedule:

Executives manning the ticket counters at the stations will always be available to issue tokens or smart card to the passengers. Customer also has an option to reload the pass at the ticket counters.

Delhi Metro Airport Express Line Timing:

Trains run every 20 minutes, from 5 a.m. until 11 p.m, except for peak travel hours from 7 a.m. and 11 a.m. Frequency has been increased to every 15 minutes during these times.

Metro Additional Services and Facilities:

• Taxi Services
• Trolley Services
• Porter Services
• Washrooms/Rest-rooms and Drinking water is available at all our stations.

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Ref:: http://www.delhiairportexpress.com (The Official Site Of Delhi Metro Airport Express)