Delhi Metro
Rapid transit system in India serving Delhi NCR
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The Delhi Metro is a rapid transit system which serves Delhi and its adjoining satellite cities of Ghaziabad, Faridabad, Gurugram, Noida, Bahadurgarh and Ballabhgarh in the National Capital Region of India. The system consists of 10 colour-coded lines serving 256 stations, with a total length of 350.42 kilometres (217.74Ā mi). It is India's largest and busiest metro rail system and the second-oldest, after the Kolkata Metro. The metro has a mix of underground, at-grade, and elevated stations using broad-gauge and standard-gauge tracks. The metro makes over 4,300 trips daily.
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Delhi Metro records highest-ever daily ridership amid severe pollution crisisThe Delhi Metro reached a new record ridership of over 7.8 million passengers on November 18, surpassing its previous high set just three months prior. This surge comes as Delhi grapples with severe..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Centre nod to 1st all-woman CISF battalionThe Ministry of Home Affairs has given the green light for the first all-woman battalion in the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF). This elite force, comprising 1,025 personnel, will undergo..IndiaTimes - Published | |
In a first, govt sanctions all-women reserve battalion for CISFThe Union government has approved the formation of the first-ever all-women reserve battalion within the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF). With over 1,000 personnel, the battalion will enhance..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Delhi Metro: DMRC receives first 'Make in India' driverlessĀ metro trainset, to operateĀ atĀ speedĀ of...DMRC Managing Director Vikas Kumar said, "Today is a historic occasion for the Delhi Metro family as we take another major step towards operationalising the Phase 4 corridors."DNA - Published | |
Independence Day 2024: Delhi Metro timings changed for August 15; check revised schedule hereDelhi metro services will commence at 4 am on August 15 in order to facilitate the public to attend the Independence Day ceremony on Thursday.DNA - Published | |
Meet Manuj Singhal, who has been appointed Director (Infrastructure) of Delhi Metro Rail CorporationManuj Singhal holds both a Bachelor's and a Master's degree in Electrical Engineering from Delhi College of Engineering.DNA - Published | |
Watch Video: Fire breaks out at Rajiv Chowk Metro station in Delhi, DMRC issues statement"The affected pantograph was immediately put out of service and the train continued its onward journey as usual after around 5 minutes of troubleshooting with the remaining pantographs of the train,"..DNA - Published | |
Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Delhi Metro services to start early on polling day, check timings for May 25Earlier on Saturday, the Election Commission of India (ECI) said that a total of 889 candidates from eight States and Union Territories (UTs) will contest elections in phase six of the Lok Sabha..DNA - Published | |
'SC's DMRC order pertained to DAMEPL, not Reliance Infra'IndiaTimes - Published | |
CJI-led bench tears into 2021 SC order in favour of Reliance InfrastructureReliance Infra, led by Anil Ambani, lost a Rs 8,000 crore award after SC's harsh ruling. The dispute over Delhi Metro's project took an unexpected turn, leaving the company empty-handed despite the..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Excise policy case: Arvind Kejriwal withdraws petition from SC against ED's arrest; here are key developmentsRahul Gandhi supports Kejriwal's family. Mamata Banerjee condemns the arrest and plans to meet the Election Commission. Delhi Metro's ITO station shut, leading to a traffic advisory by Delhi Traffic..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Delhi Metro: Lajpat Nagar to Saket G-Block, Inderlok to Indraprastha corridors approved, 8 new stations revealedThe two new corridors under Phase-IV of the Delhi Metro will be built at a cost of Rs 8399 crore.DNA - Published | |
Differences between Delhi Metro and Meerut Metro: Know everythingĀ hereKnow the difference between Delhi-Ghaziabad-Meerut RRTS, also known as NaMo Bharat and Delhi MetroDNA - Published | From Rairangpur to Raisina Hills: President Droupadi Murmu shares her inspiring journeyIn an interview with Union Minister Smriti Irani on All India Radio, President of India Droupadi Murmu described her journey from being just another tribal in Rairangpur, Odisha, to being appointed to..IndiaTimes - Published |
Farmers protest: DMRC announces closure of multiple gates at 8 metro stationsEarlier in the day, the AAP led Delhi government on Monday backed the farmer protests and said that it cannot give consent to turn the Bawana stadium into a jail to prevent farmers from marching to..IndiaTimes - Published | Republic Day 2024 Delhi Metro timings: DMRC to begin services on Jan 26 at...People who will have bona fide e-invitation cards or e-tickets for attending the Republic Day ceremony will be issued coupons.DNA - Published |
Delhi-NCR: Noida metro likely to get connected to Ghaziabad; check DMRC's route plan for Blue line extensionThe 5.2-kilometer Metro route will culminate at Sahibabad and merge with the Namo Bharat station across the Link Road, offering commuters a smooth transition.DNA - Published | After breach, CISF may be part of Parliament securityCentral Industrial Security Force (CISF) may be the new entrant in Parliament security setup, given its proven expertise in access control, frisking and scanning at airports across the country, Delhi..IndiaTimes - Published |
Delhi Airport to get India's first multi-modal interstate transport hub connecting buses, metros & proposed air trainIndia's first inter-state multi-modal transport hub will be built near New Delhi's IGI Airport, providing connectivity between buses, metro lines, the proposed air train, and the airport. With the..IndiaTimes - Published | Woman's accident at metro station: DMRC to give Rs 15 lakh compensation to next of kinIndiaTimes - Published |
Delhi Metro to run extra train trips from today as GRAP III comes into effect amid rising air pollutionAll government and private primary schools in Delhi will remain closed for November 3 and 4 in view of rising pollution levels.DNA - Published | Selfies & small talk: Delhi Metro 'wows' US envoy Eric GarcettiIndiaTimes - Published |
Cricket World Cup 2023: Delhi Metro timings extended by 30 minutes on THESE days, check details hereThe Delhi Metro will run 24 more trips and extend the closing train times on all lines during the Cricket World Cup 2023.DNA - Published | Delhi Metro: AAP reacts after Delhi CM not invited for inauguration of new Airport Express Line stationPM Modi on Sunday inaugurated the extension of the Delhi Airport Metro Express line from Dwarka Sector 21 to a new metro station 'YashoBhoomi Dwarka Sector 25'.DNA - Published |
Delhi Metro: PM Modi inaugurates extension of Airport line, mingles with people during ridePrime Minister Narendra Modi on September 17 inaugurated the extension of the Delhi Metro's Airport Line which now terminates at YashoBhoomi Dwarka Sector 25 station.DNA - Published | G20 Summit: Traffic curbs come into force in New Delhi, police urge people to use metroStringent traffic regulations have been implemented in the New Delhi district during the G20 summit. Online delivery services, except for medicines, are prohibited in the area where the summit venue..IndiaTimes - Published |
G20 summit: Delhi Metro launches unlimited ride scheme with 'Tourist Smart Cards'The 'Tourist Smart Cards' can be purchased from 36 Metro stations which will be available in two categories -- one-day validity and three-day validity cards, offering "unlimited rides" in the metro..DNA - Published | G20 summit: Delhi Metro anticipates rise in footfall, introduces special cards for Sept 4 to 13Anticipating increased passenger footfall for the G20 Summit, the Delhi Metro will sell 'Tourist Smart Cards' through dedicated counters at 36 stations from September 4-13.DNA - Published |
G20 Summit: Delhi Metro develops pedestrian plaza outside Supreme Court metro stationBesides, thematic murals have been painted on the walls of the station's building depicting the G20 logo, famous monuments and maps of member nations.DNA - Published | 'Delhi banega Khalistan': Delhi Metro stations defaced with pro-Khalistani slogans ahead of G20 SummitAs many as five metro states in Delhi were vandalized and pro-Khalistani slogans were spray painted on the walls, just a few days ahead of the G20 Summit.DNA - Published |
Delhi Metro timings on Independence Day 2023: Check parking restrictions, time and moreDMRC also announced that the parking facilities at Delhi Metro stations will remain closed from 6 am on Monday. Check details below.DNA - Published | Delhi Metro update: Blue Line services delayed on Sunday; check timings, guidelines issued by DMRCThe DMRC has issued an important update regarding the services of the Delhi Metro Blue Line, as the timings of the metro will be slightly delayed on Sunday.DNA - Published |
Delhi Metro: Proposed Rithala-Narela corridor may get extended up to Kundli; check detailsIf approved, this will be Delhi Metro's fourth expansion into Haryana after Yellow Line (Gurugram), Violet Line (Faridabad) and Green Line (Bahadurgarh).DNA - Published | Delhi-NCR news: Man kills self by jumping in front of DelhiĀ MetroĀ trainA 25-year-old man died allegedly after he jumped in front of a metro train at the Kailash Colony station.DNA - Published |
DMRC liquor rules: How many alcohol bottles can you carry in Delhi Metro? Rules for Delhi, Haryana, NoidaThe rules for Haryana, Noida and Delhi Metro are all different, but stand unique for the passengers of the Delhi Metro, creating discrepancies.DNA - Published | DMRC renames HUDA City Centre station again, to be called Millennium City CentreThe station falls in Haryana's Gurugram, a bustling IT and commercial hub in NCR which is known as Millenium City.DNA - Published |
Delhi Metro: UP excise dept says only one unsealed liquor bottle from Delhi, Haryana allowedThe excise department will step up vigilance at metro stations and take legal action against those caught with sealed liquor bottles brought from outside UP.DNA - Published | Delhi Metro launches mobile app for convenient QR-code ticketingĀ solutionDMRC introduces a mobile app for hassle-free QR-code ticketing convenience for Delhi metro.DNA - Published |
Delhi Metro allows two liquor bottles per commuterA commuter is now allowed to carry a maximum of two sealed liquor bottles on all lines of the Delhi Metro. This was hitherto permitted only on the Airport Express Line. However, drinking liquor on the..IndiaTimes - Published | Delhi Metro update: DMRC allows passengers to carry sealed bottles of alcohol, details insideCarrying of alcohol was banned in the Delhi Metro till recently, except on the Airport Express LineDNA - Published |
PM Modi takes metro to attend Delhi University's centenary celebrations, interacts with passengersWhile travelling to the Delhi University centenary festivities, PM Modi can be spotted mingling with passengers on the Delhi Metro.DNA - Published | Delhi Metro to introduce virtual stores, commuters can buy groceries, find taxi,Ā fullĀ detailsDMRC is installing virtual stores and smart lockers that will keep the orders until collected.DNA - Published |
Delhi Metro line's speed increased by 10 kmph; reach IGI Airport in 15 minutes, full detailsDMRC news: The New Delhi-Dwarka Sector 21's distance can be covered in just 20 minutes.DNA - Published | Delhi Metro: Magenta Line extension to have 22 new stops, check list of station names, other detailsAs per the Phase IV mega extension plan of Delhi Metro, a total of 22 new stops will be added to the Magenta Line, from Janakpuri West to RK Ashram.DNA - Published |
Delhi Metro Phase 4: DMRC completes 4 km viaduct on Janakpuri West-RK Ashram Marg corridor, to connect these stationsDelhi Metro: The priority corridor Janakpuri West to RK Ashram of phase 4 is expected to be completed by 2026.DNA - Published | Delhi Metro launches WhatsApp-based ticketing service for this line, check easy step-by-step guideDelhi Metro commuters can now purchase and use tickets generated in their phone itself through a dedicated WhatsApp chatbot which is available in both English and Hindi.DNA - Published |
Delhi Metro introduces new ticketing facility for commuters, check detailsDelhi Metro: DMRC is also mulling over introducing mobile-based QR tickets by May end.DNA - Published | Delhi Metro has achieved 90% of pre-Covid ridership: DMRC chiefDelhi Metro has responded to the challenges posed by the coronavirus pandemic with "agility and resilience" and the current ridership stands at around 90 per cent of the pre-Covid level, DMRC chief..IndiaTimes - Published |
Delhi Metro services to remain shut on Sunday, check routes,Ā timingsWhen track maintenance is being performed on one of the lines, trains will only operate on the line that runs between Dhaula Kuan and Airport (T-3) metro stations.DNA - Published | Delhi Metro: What is the penalty if caught making reels inside metro premises?Making videos in Delhi metro can be subjected to heavy fine.DNA - Published |
