New Delhi Metro bridge collapse

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In one of the worst accidents involving Delhi Metro, a bridge under construction in a congested area of south Delhi collapsed Sunday, killing at least five people, including an engineer, and injuring 15 others

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Delhi Metro
दिल्ली मेट्रो
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Background
Locale NCR, India
Transit type Rapid transit
Number of lines 6
Number of stations 142[1]
Daily ridership 1.8 million[2]
Headquarters Metro Bhawan, Barakhamba Road, New Delhi
Website www.delhimetrorail.com
Operation
Began operation 24 December 2002 (2002-12-24)
Operator(s) Delhi Metro Rail Corporation Ltd (DMRC)
Number of vehicles 210 trains[3]
Train length 4/6 coaches[3][4]
Technical
System length 189.7 kilometres (117.9 mi)[1]
Track gauge 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) broad gauge
1,435 mm (4 ft 8 12 in) standard gauge
Electrification 23 kV, 50 Hz AC through overhead catenary
System map
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