Delhi Metro to refurbish 70 old trains on Blue and Red lines in phased overhaul
The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) is upgrading the older trains on Blue and Red metro lines to enhance passenger safety, comfort, and overall travel experience, the corporation announced on Sunday. Under the initiative, the oldest Rolling Stock (RS-1) trains –- introduced between 2002 and 2007 –- are being upgraded with modern technology and improved facilities.
DMRC said that a total of 70 older trains on both lines will be refurbished in a phase manner –- 12 trains have already been upgraded under phase 1, the second phase is underway wherein 36 trains will be refurbished, and in the third phase, a total of 22 Blue Line trains will be revamped by November 2027.
