In a heartwarming endorsement, Norway’s Ambassador Mei-Alin Steiner hopped onto the Delhi Metro for the first time this weekend, declaring it a revelation she wishes she’d embraced earlier. Her Monday posts on X, featuring captivating visuals from the trip, highlight the metro’s impeccable service and cleanliness, positioning it as Delhi’s premier transit option.
The envoy shared brief clips: entering Khan Market’s Gate 2, the swift Violet Line hurtling toward Kashmere Gate, and a beaming selfie that speaks volumes. No lengthy narrative, just unfiltered glee. Her words capture it all: ‘Weekend first on Delhi Metro! Super fast, spotless, and superb. Ideal for exploring Delhi. Regret not trying sooner – can’t wait for more rides!’
Steiner joins a growing list of global figures charmed by the system. Japanese dignitaries Motegi and Ono explored a short stretch in January under JICA’s cooperative framework, commending advanced tech like autonomous operations and robust security.
Even more notably, a 32-nation UN military contingent rode the metro in October 2025 amid a Delhi summit. With General Dwivedra Dwivedi, they zipped from Central Secretariat to Red Fort on Violet Line, lauding seamless implementation and user-friendliness. Nations like Australia, Italy, and France sent top brass.
Today, DMRC operates 300+ trains in configurations of 4-8 coaches, pioneering green innovation. Its ‘regenerative braking’ earned global carbon credits, cementing Delhi Metro as an eco-warrior in urban mobility.