Rapid Metro launches special train for children

Rapid Metro Gurgaon and Discovery Kids channel have come up with a unique initiative, a train for kids - Joy Express, which was today launched here.
"The joy express will be a wonderful experiential learning opportunity for the kids, filled with interactive activities which will help children become aware to sustainable public transport," Rajiv Banga, MD and CEO of Rapid Metro Gurgaon Limited, said today after launching the special metro train.
On the sidelines of the launch, Banga said the much awaited second phase of the Rapid Metro will be operational from Cyber City Gurgaon by November end next year. 65 per cent construction work has been completed till now, he said.

Seven metro coaches would ply on the route, for which three coaches had been already brought here while rest four will be delivered in February 2016, he added.
The kids special metro will be operational every Saturday and Sunday from 12 pm to 4 pm in which exciting games, art & craft, puppet show, magicians and fun quiz would be hosted for the kids.
The tickets for the joy express are priced at Rs 250 for kids and Rs 100 for the accompanying parents and adult members and will be available at Sikanderpur Rapid Metro station and can be purchased online on www.Bookmyshow.Com.

Underprivileged children would be taken on the ride for free of cost.