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A Delhi-based man who has travelled to over 70 countries, set the record of covering all 286 metro stations in the national capital within 15 hours, 22 minutes and 49 seconds, the Indian Express reported. The record-holder, Shashank Manu, set this Guinness World Record in 2021. However, he officially received the certification in April 2023 after a mix-up that saw the honour being credited to Prafull Singh, a revenue inspector with Delhi Metro. 

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Prafull Singh reportedly took 16 hours and 2 minutes to cover all stations in 2021. After several months of talks with the Guinness record team, Manu was finally certified as the record holder for the feat. 

How the man covered all Delhi metro stations in a day?

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In order to set the record, the freelance researcher used a one-day tourist card and began the day sharp at 5:00 am on the blue line of the Delhi Metro. He ended his journey at 8:30 pm at the Brigadier Hoshiar Singh station on the green line. The tourist card allowed him to utilise unlimited rides for a day in the network spanning 348 km. 

Manu was inspired to take this record during the COVID-19 pandemic, he told the Indian Express. After metro services were resumed post-lockdown, Manu attempted the record. 

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He ensured every phase of his journey was recorded with photographs, and an uncut video and verified with a signed form from other passengers. Two ‘independent witnesses’ accompanied him throughout the journey, who also had to adhere to the COVID-19 protocols, as per the Guinness guidelines. He also recorded the opening and closing times of the train doors at each station.

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Manu wanted to draw attention to the “highly efficient and impressive nature” of the ‘best metro in the world’ with this record. During his commute, he took three mini-breaks, including a lunch break at the bustling Kashmere Gate station. 

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He further told the Indian Express, that he meticulously crafted an itinerary that allowed him to travel across and cover all metro stations in the least time possible.

Other Records 

After this physically tiring but rewarding journey of more than 15 hours, Manu had to wait for over two years to get the Guinness World Records certificate. His friends and family were ecstatic to know about his achievement. In future, he plans to break more records. Most recently he set a record for the “most museums visited in 24 hours”. He also holds the record for the “most places of worship visited in one month”.

(With inputs from agencies) 

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