People in Delhi can get the experience of ‘driving’ a metro now, as Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) has installed an interactive ‘Museum’ at Shivaji Stadium Metro station.
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. The innovative step allows passengers to gain the nuance of driving a metro train while creating an exciting and immersive experience for them.
“The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) has taken a significant leap into the future of technology and education by launching a range of interactive museum exhibits at the Shivaji Stadium Metro Station. This initiative is aimed at enhancing the overall commuter experience while also promoting awareness and understanding of the technological advancements in the field of mass transportation,” Principal Executive Director, Corporate Communications – Delhi Metro, Anju Dayal mentioned on Linkedin.
Notably, the metro simulator consists of a screen and a joystick, and visitors can get an immersive experience of ‘sitting in a train pilot’s seat’ by pulling the lever, the action being translated on the screen which carries simulated visuals.
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Besides the simulator, an interactive digital display through a widescreen mounted on a kiosk has been inaugurated to navigate visitors through the history of the DMRC from its inception in 1995 to the opening of its first corridor in December 2002.
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.
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.