This special Delhi Metro train will spread patriotism. Here's how
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Ahead of the Independence Day celebrations, the Delhi Metro has come up with a unique design for a train to spread the message of patriotism. The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) today put into service a six-coach special train, fully wrapped with photographs of freedom fighters and Indian icons to spread the message of patriotism and unity among commuters, an official said. Here's more.
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You can spot the decorated train on the Yellow Line
The train will run between Samaypur Badli and HUDA City Center (Yellow Line) for the next two months carrying pictures of Mahatma Gandhi, Bhagat Singh, Subhash Chandra Bose, BR Ambedkar, Lata Mangeshkar, former President APJ Abdul Kalam, Ustad Bismillah Khan, and Kapil Dev.
Decorated train
Train carries inspiring messages, one from Gen. VK Singh
Union Minister of State for External Affairs General VK Singh paid tributes to the freedom fighters and martyrs by writing a message on the decorated train. He wrote 'Happy Independence Day' in Hindi on a panel on the train at the Lok Kalyan Marg Metro Station. "The train is carrying many inspiring messages to spread the idea of nationalism," the official said.