From Kyiv to Delhi: How underground metro stations double up as bomb shelters in times of conflict
Saturday, 10 May 2025 () Delhi Metro's extensive underground network, with 71 stations, offers potential refuge during conflicts, mirroring global examples like London, Kyiv and Moscow. While not designed as bomb shelters, these stations, averaging 15m deep, provide a safer alternative during aerial attacks. The Yellow Line has the most underground stations, including the deepest, Hauz Khas.
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