If you live in Delhi-NCR or have ever visited the capital, then you must have traveled in Delhi Metro. It is claimed that Delhi Metro carries thousands of passengers every day and takes them to their destination. The biggest problem in Delhi Metro is to get a seat, because due to overcrowding many passengers are often left without a seat. Many passengers travel on the silver colored seats of Delhi Metro. But have you ever wondered why Delhi Metro seats are silver in color during or after the journey? Although you will see only silver colored seats on the Blue Line of Delhi Metro, but what is the reason behind the silver colored seats?
About Blue Line of Delhi Metro
It is worth noting that the Blue Line of Delhi Metro is a rapid transit metro line. It is divided into two main parts: the first line, Noida Electronic City–Dwarka Sector 21 (50 stations), and the second, Vaishali–Yamuna Bank (8 stations).
Delhi Metro records
If you don’t know, Delhi Metro (DMRC) has many big records in its name. These include the highest single day passenger load of 7.109 million on February 13, 2024, a vast network of 395 km and 10+ colour-coded lines. This service, which started on December 25, 2002, is one of the oldest and largest metro systems in India. The record of 7.109 million passengers on February 13, 2024 is also a unique record for Delhi Metro.
seat color in delhi metro
The color of seats is different on different lines of Delhi Metro. For example, Blue Line seats will be silver-coded, while Magenta/Pink Line seats will be red/blue color-coded. Although the seat design may be slightly different in old and new trains (especially Phase 3 and Phase 4), the pink color of women’s seats is almost the same in all trains.
Why are the Blue Line seats of Delhi Metro silver colored?
Now, let us tell you why the Blue Line seats of Delhi Metro are silver in colour? The color silver represents a balance of strength, durability and beauty. The silver color on stainless steel seats is due to its durability and ease of cleaning. This metal lasts a long time, does not stain and is less prone to dust or scratches, making it easy to clean. This is the natural color of steel, which makes the interior of the train look light and spacious.