Hello again! I’m back with my second blog post and with much consideration about what topic to select, I figured its best to share a post that’ll connect more or less all the Delhi-ites. Thanks to superb connectivity of the Delhi Metro and the every growing enormous population of Delhi, roughly 20 lac people use the Metro daily. I used to travel 40 stations in the metro almost everyday for my college. As I recently graduated, my traveling time has reduced but all the weird-looking, annoying and kewl kind of moments I’ve experienced and witnessed during the past 4 years are still fresh in my mind. Here’s a list of a few things you only see on the Delhi Metro:
1. It’s always Rush Hour at Rajiv Chowk & Kashmere Gate
– If you travel by the Metro, you must have been part of the crazy crowd at Rajiv Chowk & Kashmere Gate at least once! Doesn’t really matter whether it’s peak hours or not, Rajiv Chowk doesn’t fail to produce lacs of commuters just about every minute. Whenever I see such a sight at Rajiv Chowk or Kashmere Gate, the thought “Yaar kahan se aate hai itne log” rushes through my head! It is as if somebody has started shooting and you can save your life only if you RUN! Run Forrest Run!
Sea of human bodies trying to blast past each other
2. It’s Always Sunny in the Metro B)
– Doesn’t really matter whether its day time or night time, whether the metro is underground or overground, for some people it’s always sunny in the metro! Exhibiting the newly bought Ray Bans from Sarojni Nagar, a distinct breed of humans see the world from a different perspective. Ah, the kewl quotient overflowing in the picture below.
No offence to the commuter, but this metro is underground
3. Too Close for Comfort.
– There are times when you’d wished of not being seated. The picture below says it all. “Move your crotch away from my face you inconsiderable freak”, he never said! It’s a cheap tactic to get a seat. As soon as someone gets up, gently push and you score a seat. Breath a sigh of relief.
No place to go, let me put my right in front of his face
4. Peek-a-Boo!!!
I, for one simply hate it when the guy sitting next to me or the guy standing in front of me starts peeping in whatever I’m doing. Playing candy crush or 2048, using Whatsapp or Facebook, reading the newspaper or a book, there are always going to be eyes on you. “Tirchi nazar” as they say. Mind your own freaking business mister!
Let me see whachya got there!
5. Use Stairs, Stay Fit.. Nah!
– It’s sad to see that just 5-10% commuters use the stairs. It’s high time people start taking care of their own health. Simple ways such as using the stairs instead of using the escalators can help you in your quest for fitness. There’s no harm in burning a few calories!
Commuters using the escalator
6. You always EXIT first v/s Let me Board first!
– It’s common sense that is not so common here. Always allow the commuters to de-board first and then board yourself in. It’s quite the opposite in Delhi metro. With the wave of commuters storming to get in, there’s hardly an inch of space left for you to de-board the metro. How many times have you been caught in No Mans Land? And then you go smashing everyone with that heavy bag on your back! “Dekh ke bhaisaab” someone said.
Commuters trying to board the metro
7. Tired legs or not, let’s sit here!
– Travelers sitting on the junction between cars is a pretty common sight in the Delhi Metro. Seriously speaking, its easier to cross a red light in delhi than to cross one car in the metro to another. Come on people, standing a few minutes won’t ruin your day!
Best seat in the house
Conclusion
– Time to relate everything said above. Even with all the irritating, provoking and bothersome things you see everyday in the Metro, Our Dilli waalas thrive on the Metro. It’s become such a huge and important part of our lives. I want to thank the DMRC for making our lives easier by providing cheap, safe and an awesome service. I hope DMRC starts a 24×7 service soon where we can look forward to more unusual moments similar to the drunk last train in HIMYM!
I’m coming home!
Disclaimer: All image have been downloaded from various sources such as Instagram or have been clicked by myself/friends. I do not mean to offend anyone by using the above images.
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