{"id":2157,"date":"2026-03-18T13:53:28","date_gmt":"2026-03-18T13:53:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/saharanews.in\/2026\/03\/18\/delhi-metro-norwegian-ambassador-praises-delhi-metro-after-first-ride-calls-it-fast-clean-and-efficient\/"},"modified":"2026-03-18T13:53:28","modified_gmt":"2026-03-18T13:53:28","slug":"delhi-metro-norwegian-ambassador-praises-delhi-metro-after-first-ride-calls-it-fast-clean-and-efficient","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/saharanews.in\/?p=2157","title":{"rendered":"Delhi Metro: Norwegian Ambassador praises Delhi Metro after first ride, calls it \u2018fast, clean and efficient\u2019 |"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"MwN2O\">\n<div class=\"vdo_embedd\">\n<div class=\"T22zO\">\n<section class=\"D3Wk1  clearfix id-r-component leadmedia undefined undefined  VtlfQ \" style=\"top:0px\">\n<div class=\"D3Wk1\" data-ua-type=\"1\" onclick=\"stpPgtnAndPrvntDefault(event)\">\n<div class=\"zPaFh\">\n<div class=\"wJnIp\"><img src=\"https:\/\/static.toiimg.com\/thumb\/msid-129657460,imgsize-614069,width-400,resizemode-4\/norways-ambassador-to-india-may-elin-stener.jpg\" alt=\"Norwegian Ambassador praises Delhi Metro after first ride, calls it \u2018fast, clean and efficient\u2019\" title=\"@NorwayAmbIndia\/X\" decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"high\"\/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Norway\u2019s Ambassador to India May-Elin Stener recently shared her experience of travelling on the <a href=\"https:\/\/timesofindia.indiatimes.com\/topic\/delhi-metro\" styleobj=\"[object Object]\" class=\"\" commonstate=\"[object Object]\" frmappuse=\"1\">Delhi Metro<\/a>, describing it as an efficient and impressive way to get around the national capital. <span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"4\"\/>She took to the social media platform X and shared pictures from her journey, giving her fans an idea of her weekend commute in the city of Delhi. Her post gained traction, not just for the content, but also for the symbolism that she chose to travel by public transport. <span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"6\"\/>\u201cTried the Delhi Metro for the first time this weekend! Fast, clean and super-efficient. A fantastic way to get around in Delhi. Should have done this sooner! Will definitely use it again,\u201d she wrote. <span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"10\"\/>Read more: <a href=\"https:\/\/timesofindia.indiatimes.com\/life-style\/travel\/things-to-do\/people-talk-about-civic-sense-viral-video-shows-littered-train-coach-class-10-students-on-manali-trip-reportedly-responsible-sparks-debate\/articleshow\/129655949.cms\" rel=\"noopener\" styleobj=\"[object Object]\" class=\"\" commonstate=\"[object Object]\" frmappuse=\"1\">\u201cPeople talk about civic sense\u201d: Viral video shows littered train coach; class 10 students on Manali trip reportedly responsible, sparks debate<\/a><span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"13\"\/><\/p>\n<p><h2>Social media reactions pour in<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<p>The post has gained over 80k views, and people are appreciating her experience and perspective. Most people are echoing her comments, especially on how the metro provides a great contrast to the congested roads in the city. <span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"16\"\/>A commenter wrote that after dealing with traffic and pollution, the metro was like \u201ca time machine \u2013 fast, comfortable and perfectly organised.\u201d Another commenter thanked the ambassador for her story, saying that it was \u201crefreshing\u201d and \u201crelatable.\u201d<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"19\"\/> <span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"22\"\/><\/p>\n<p><h2>Symbolism of using public transport<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<p>Apart from appreciating the metro system, several users pointed to the broader message behind her choice. Others described it as a symbol of simplicity and ease of access, as they acknowledged that using public transport is one of the most efficient ways to get around a city like Delhi. <span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"25\"\/>\u201cGood to see a person like Norway\u2019s Ambassador using public transport. Truly exemplary,\u201d one user wrote, as another user praised the potential impact that such actions can have on promoting shared transport services.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"28\"\/>Read more: <a href=\"https:\/\/timesofindia.indiatimes.com\/life-style\/travel\/news\/watch-olive-ridley-hatchlings-were-just-seen-at-puri-beachheres-why-it-matter\/articleshow\/129656455.cms\" rel=\"noopener\" styleobj=\"[object Object]\" class=\"\" commonstate=\"[object Object]\" frmappuse=\"1\">Watch: Olive Ridley hatchlings were just seen at Puri beach\u2014here\u2019s why it matter<\/a> <span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"32\"\/><\/p>\n<p><h2>Metro earns fresh appreciation<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<p>The conversation also saw fresh appreciation for the Delhi Metro, which is arguably one of the most reliable transport networks in India. <span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"35\"\/>While Stener\u2019s post may be simple, it has contributed to the growing debate on urban mobility in India, with a special emphasis on how public transport can provide efficiency and convenience in one of the most crowded places in the world.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"37\"\/><\/div>\n<p><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/timesofindia.indiatimes.com\/life-style\/travel\/things-to-do\/norwegian-ambassador-praises-delhi-metro-after-first-ride-calls-it-fast-clean-and-efficient\/articleshow\/129657444.cms\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Norway\u2019s Ambassador to India May-Elin Stener recently shared her experience of travelling on the Delhi Metro, describing it as an efficient and impressive way to get around the national capital. 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