To handle the expected surge in passengers on Raksha Bandhan, the Delhi Metro will have additional standby trains ready for deployment across its network. The DMRC will also increase staff at stations and encourage passengers to use mobile apps for ticket purchases to avoid crowds.
The Delhi Metro will begin services at 4:00 AM on August 15th to accommodate those attending the Independence Day ceremony. Special entry and exit arrangements are in place for those with invitations from the Ministry of Defence, with travel costs being reimbursed by the Ministry. Additionally, the ‘Har Ghar Tiranga’ campaign continues to promote national pride and unity, with Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar highlighting India’s rising global influence.
The Delhi Metro Railway Corporation (DMRC) has issued a kite flying advisory for Independence Day, urging citizens to avoid flying kites near metro lines in residential areas due to the risk of kite strings getting entangled in the overhead electrical equipment.
Today marks a day filled with key events, including the Supreme Court’s directive for NTA to release center-wise NEET-UG results, the launch of the Amazon Prime Day sale, and the release of Q1 results by several companies. Also, the INDIA bloc will hold protests in Bihar, and Delhi Metro’s Yellow Line service will witness temporary changes.
The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) has announced its target to complete all three priority corridors of its Phase 4 expansion by 2026, adding 65 kilometers of new lines. Despite delays caused by the COVID-19 pandemic and land acquisition issues, DMRC has achieved 50% completion and aims to open the Janakpuri West to Krishna Park Extension by August 2024.
In order to facilitate smooth transportation for personnel involved in the upcoming Lok Sabha elections in Delhi on May 25th, the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) has announced the extension of metro train services. Starting from 4:00 am on election day, metro trains will operate with a frequency of 30 minutes on all lines until 6:00 am. Following this initial period, regular metro services will resume throughout the day.
A video capturing an altercation between two passengers on the Delhi Metro has gone viral, sparking a debate on religious slogans in public spaces. The incident reportedly began when one passenger attempted to force the chant ‘Jai Shree Ram’ on another, leading to a verbal confrontation. The video has elicited mixed reactions online, with some users praising the individual who resisted the religious chant and others criticizing the attempt to impose religious beliefs in a public setting.
The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) has extended the last train timings on all lines to facilitate spectators attending IPL matches at Arun Jaitley Stadium. The decision was made to facilitate smooth travel for spectators attending the matches on Wednesday (April 23), May 7, and 14 at Arun Jaitley Stadium. The DMRC made the announcement via a post on X (formerly Twitter). In addition to the metro timings, the Delhi Police has released an advisory for the match between Delhi Capitals and Gujarat Titans, scheduled for Wednesday from 7 pm to 11:30 pm. The advisory states that there will be diversions and restrictions on Bahadur Shah Zafar Marg (BSZ Marg) and JLN Marg. Commuters are advised to avoid BSZ Marg from Delhi Gate to ITO Chowk and JLN Marg from Rajghat to Delhi Gate on Wednesday between 5 pm and 8 pm. To facilitate spectators, shuttle services will be available at ITO Metro Station and Pragati Maidan Metro Station. Moreover, park and ride facilities will be provided at Mata Sundari Marg parking for gate numbers 1 to 8 and 16 to 18, as well as at Rajghat power house road and Velodrome Road for gate numbers 9 to 15. Spectators can park their vehicles at these locations and use the shuttle service to reach the stadium. The Delhi Police has urged the general public and motorists to exercise patience, follow traffic rules and road discipline, and adhere to the instructions given by traffic personnel deployed at all intersections. They have also advised people to stay updated on the latest information regarding the traffic arrangements.
