Visitors at a prominent Delhi Metro station can get an experience of 'driving' a train as the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) has installed interactive museum exhibits to engage more with passengers and people in general. Among the highlights of the new exhibits is an interactive display showing Delhi Metro’s journey so far through years and historic photos.
The exhibits were unveiled on Wednesday at the Shivaji Stadium metro station in the presence of Vikas Kumar, Managing Director of Delhi Metro Rail Corporation. To provide a hands-on experience, DMRC has also installed a Simulator where commuters can experience what it’s like to operate a Metro train. This innovative step allows passengers to gain understanding of driving a Metro train while creating an exciting and immersive experience for them. Besides, an interactive digital display through a wide screen mounted on a kiosk allows visitors to navigate through the history of the DMRC since its inception in 1995 to the first ground-breaking held on October 1, 1998, onto opening of its first corridor in December 2002.
Another interactive exhibit is the Tourist Map, which provides an easy-to-use guide for tourists visiting Delhi. This map highlights popular tourist destinations, including heritage sites, making it an invaluable resource for both domestic and international visitors.
Additionally, an Interactive Quiz will test commuters' knowledge about the Delhi Metro system and its various aspects. Also, a working model with a running train showcases the underground and elevated tracks. Bridges and viaducts are also integrated into the track.
Also, a huge working model depicts a train, underground and elevated tracks, bridges and viaducts at the station's interactive zone.
A demonstration by some of the sniffer dogs deployed as part of the CISF security cover was also held on the occasion.
The exhibits at the Shivaji Stadium metro station have been installed, besides the existing museum of Delhi Metro at Patel Chowk station. Started in 2009, this museum has space constraints, the officials said.
The DMRC is now planning to set up a bigger metro museum at the Supreme Court metro station on the Blue Line, where the exhibits currently placed at the Shivaji Stadium metro station will be relocated, and many more exhibits will be added in future.