Watch: UK traveller visits Delhi metro– His one-word reaction is going viral

A UK-based traveller’s recent trip to Delhi is going viral– surprisingly, not because of a famous monument or tourist spot. What caught everyone’s attention was his visit to the Rajiv Chowk Metro Station.

In a short Instagram video, the tourist, Alex (a travel content creator), is seen entering the station and quietly saying, “Wow.” His simple reaction, along with the video showing the station’s clean and well-managed platform, has struck a chord with thousands of people online.“POV: Delhi’s metro is nicer than London Underground”The reel, posted on Alex’s Instagram account, 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.”

The video was titled: “POV: Delhi’s metro is nicer than London Underground.”Watch the video here:

Alex’s reaction, along with the clear visuals of the Delhi Metro’s modern infrastructure, caught the eye of social media users. Many people in the comments agreed with his response and shared similar praise for the metro system.Social media reacts with agreementThe video quickly started trending online, especially among people who’ve used metro systems in India and other countries.

Many viewers in the comments agreed with Alex’s reaction and shared similar thoughts.One user wrote, “Indian metros are the best,” while another said, “We got some of the best airports too.” Another user added, “Finally, someone said it.” Agreeing with Alex’s observation, one commenter shared, “As someone currently in the UK, Delhi Metro is so so so much better.”What stood out in the videoEven though the video was brief, it showed a lot about the metro that impressed viewers– bright and clean platforms, smooth crowd flow, working escalators, and good upkeep. For people who use the Delhi Metro every day, this might seem normal, but for a first-time visitor from another country, it was special enough to record and share.“India is healing,” says userOne comment that stood out said simply, “India is healing.” Many others agreed, seeing the post as a quiet yet incredibly proud moment of appreciation for how much India’s public transport, especially in cities, has improved.