Delhi Metro is nicer than London Underground, says UK tourist in viral video
A UK-based traveller's quick 'wow' at Delhi's Rajiv Chowk Metro Station has gone viral. His reaction, documented in a now-viral video, sparked cheers from users online. In his video, he said that the Delhi Metro is "nicer" than the London Underground. Alex, the travel content creator, found himself genuinely impressed by the Delhi Metro. The video he posted from Rajiv Chowk station shows him simply mouthing 'wow' as he steps in. That one word, paired with visuals of clean platforms, smooth escalators, and organised passenger flow, struck a chord with viewers.advertisementHe titled his reel: 'POV: Delhi's metro is nicer than London Underground.' And clearly, users agreed.
The clip, shared by him on Instagram, was captioned:'India's metro is niceee with it. Rajiv Chowk, Delhi. Video inspired by my friend @alexweldertravels – check out his page for better travel content than mine.'Watch the video here: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Alex Wanders (@alexwandersyt)Since being uploaded online, the clip has garnered thousands of likes. 'Indian metros are the best,' a user said, another added, 'We got some of the best airports too.''Finally, someone said it,' one of the users said. 'As someone currently in the UK, Delhi Metro is so so so much better,' another user chimed in.advertisementSee the comments here: While it's not every day that Delhi Metro finds a fan in someone who's used to the London Underground, Alex's short video seems to have summed up what many Indians have long believed: our metros are worth the ride.Trending Reel
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