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New Delhi metro Line 2 of the new New Delhi metro opened on Christmas Eve, 2002. It is completely elevated. Line 1 will be completely underground. The recently approved Line 3 will be underground, on surface and elevated. Construction began in May, 2003. As of March 31, 2004, there are 23 km of route miles, all elevated, including 8 new stations and 10 km of additional route track. According to Delhi Metro, the system, when complete, will consist of 34.5 km subway, 35.5 km elevated, and 111 km surface running. Unbeknownst to some, there are 15 subways in New Delhi, the first built in 1987. They do not, however, involve rail. An remember, when riding the Delhi metro, remember to leave your cigarettes at home. A feasibility study is now underway for Old Delhi, with the possibility of a tramway system being built. New Delhi Metro Home Page Delhi Metro newsgroup Photos from Roopesh Station rendering Line 2