DMRC to launch revamped interactive website for Commonwealth Games 2010

According to a PTI report, with thousands of foreign tourists expected to visit the national capital during the Commonwealth Games in October this year, the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) will soon launch its re-designed interactive website. The revamped website will have a special section providing details about the Games, metro stations and other information about the transport system. The revamped website, which would be hosted on the government server- National Informatics Centre (NIC) instead of the existing private one, will serve as a one-stop shop for details regarding the Delhi Metro. The website designing is in the final stage and will be launched by the end of this month.

A DMRC spokesperson informed that the website will have an interactive route map, automatic fare calculator and details of tourist attractions along the Metro corridor. There will also be a special section titled 'Commonwealth Games 2010' to provide details about the event, its association with Metro, connectivity and other information. Besides, the website will also have a ticker which will display important announcements and notices regarding Metro for the convenience of passengers. Once the website is re-launched, every department will have a nodal officer who will decide what content will be placed on the website.

Though the idea to re-design the website was on the cards for a long time, DMRC decided to re-launch it during the Commonwealth Games as many people will use new age transport systems to reach the sport venues to watch the Games. In order to make the website attractive, Delhi Metro officials studied websites of other leading subway systems in the country like Hong Kong, Singapore and London.

DMRC will also bring out a special Commonwealth Games booklet to provide all the necessary information to commuters during the Games. The comprehensive booklet will not only carry information about various corridors and stations, but also have details about various tourist attractions of the city along with their Metro connectivity.