In my last post – Riding the Delhi Heritage Metro Line, I wrote about the art installations inside the metro stations on the recently launched Heritage Line of the Delhi Metro. The photos accompanying the post were all from inside the Delhi Gate station. Here are some more photos from the other three stations that make up the Delhi Metro Heritage Line.
Jama Masjid metro station interiors
Photos of iconic landmarks set in jali work frames
Jama Masjid metro station interiors
An extension of the Violet Line (ITO-Escorts Mujeser), the Delhi Metro Heritage Line comprises four stations – Delhi Gate, Jama Masjid, Lal Quila, and Kashmere Gate. The line traverses the breadth of Old Delhi, making it easier to access heritage delights tucked inside the narrow lanes of the densely populated Walled City.
The art installations that dot the stations along the Delhi Metro Heritage Line have been conceptualised by Indian National Trust for Art and Cultural Heritage (INTACH). While some of these installations are pretty striking, there are a few that are mundane and only seem to be covering up wall space.
Lal Quila Metro Station
Lal Quila Metro Station
And here is a favourite photo, the last one I took on this particular ride. It was around 11 in the night and as I waited at the Lal Quila metro station, I saw these young men from the housekeeping/cleaning department starting with their assigned tasks for the night. I got talking with one of them and it was interesting to learn about their job and their perspective on the stations part of the Delhi Metro Heritage Line.
If the new stations on this line look all spic and span, it’s thanks to the hard work of these people and their colleagues. They are on the job from 10 in the night to 6 in the morning…scrubbing granite floorwork, wiping steel railings, polishing glass, mopping platforms…a whole lot of work through the night.
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Excellent Photographs of Delhi Metro Heritage Line Ragini!
Thank you, sir. Glad you enjoyed the post.
You have beautifully covered the trail. Loved going through your post
Thank you, Durga Prasad ji. Glad you enjoyed the post. Welcome to From My Window Seat. Looking forward to seeing more of you here.
Wow ! Really Beautiful ! will ride very shortly
Thank you, Yogi ji.
Should try on my next visit. Good gesture with cleaning boys
Thanks, Shrinidhi.
Some lovely photos there! The colours in your first shot are just stunning, I wish the train stations here in the UK were as bright and colourful. Interesting that you got to meet and talk to the local cleaning boys. I guess it’s something that you often forget when you turn up to these shiny new buildings – that it takes plenty of hours of ‘elbow grease’ to keep it that way. Thanks for sharing! Love C and D x
I love when cities have great public transportation! Did you feel it was pretty safe? I’ve heard trains in India can get very crowded!
The Jali work frames are gorgeous. I love seeing how much pride they are taking with this station. It’s a far cry from the train stations in Delhi, isn’t it? And for you to meet the hard working fellas of the night shift offered a neat perspective. I appreciated reading about this, as sometimes I don’t take the time to appreciate the decor inside public transport hubs.
It’s been long since I boarded the Delhi Metro so yeah I haven’t seen Delhi Metro Heritage Line art installations yet. So this weekend, I am going to be taking the metro from the nearest station in order to get a check back on what’s up with my city. So happy to see you being so comfortable with the cleaning staff at 11 and the guys look so happy indeed! Wish you happy and safe travels 🙂
Beautiful photos! I really like the way they have turned some of the metro stations into veritable art galleries. I do hope those boys know where to see their photos online. They would be completely thrilled.
It’s a lovely line, isn’t. It? That’s. One thing I like about Delhi. Heritage all over….
nice one gini. Enjoyed reading this . I will be soon in Delhi and will like to do something like this.
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Lovely post. I have been on this section and clicked pics too. But couldn’t write till now. Your post has reminded me to write about this line soon.