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Delhi Metro to start services at 4am on Independence Day for Red Fort event

The Delhi Metro will begin operations at 4 am on all lines on August 15 to facilitate special guests, invitees, and the public attending the Independence Day ceremony at the Red Fort, officials said on Wednesday. Trains will run at a frequency of 30 minutes till 6 am, after which the regular timetable will be followed for the rest of the day, the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) said in a statement. Those holding bona fide invitation cards issued by the Ministry of Defence for the ceremony will be provided special QR tickets by the DMRC for travel to and from the venue. The Lal Quila, Jama Masjid, and Delhi Gate stations are the nearest to the Red Fort. The Ministry of Defence will reimburse the DMRC for the cost of such travel, the statement added.

Delhi Metro to start services at 4am on Independence Day for Red Fort event
Updated On : 13 Aug 2025 | 3:56 PM IST

Delhi govt to intensify security ahead of Independence Day, details here

Independence Day Security: The CISF and DMRC are increasing their vigilance to provide safe and easy commute for all passengers on August 15, 2025, during India's 79th Independence Day celebrations

Delhi govt to intensify security ahead of Independence Day, details here
Updated On : 11 Aug 2025 | 11:34 AM IST

Rapido offers metro ticketing in Delhi, sells 10K tickets per day

Rapido users in Delhi NCR can now book metro tickets via the app through a DMRC and ONDC tie-up, with Rs 25 fixed-fare rides and first ride offers to metro stations

Rapido offers metro ticketing in Delhi, sells 10K tickets per day
Updated On : 25 Jun 2025 | 7:54 PM IST

Delhi Metro to start at 4 AM on Yoga Day, PM to lead from Visakhapatnam

To mark the 11th International Yoga Day, Delhi Metro will begin operations early while PM Modi joins a mass yoga session on Visakhapatnam's beachfront with 5 lakh participants

Delhi Metro to start at 4 AM on Yoga Day, PM to lead from Visakhapatnam
Updated On : 19 Jun 2025 | 11:24 PM IST

Magenta line services delayed between Botanical Garden- Kalkaji: DMRC

In a post on social media platform X, DMRC wrote, "Magenta Line Update: Delay in services between Botanical Garden and Kalkaji Mandir. The inconvenience is regretted"

Magenta line services delayed between Botanical Garden- Kalkaji: DMRC
Updated On : 19 Jun 2025 | 8:42 AM IST

DMRC warns passengers against making social media reels on trains, stations

The advisory aims to ensure a smooth and safe commute for all passengers; posters warn against disruptive behaviour

DMRC warns passengers against making social media reels on trains, stations
Updated On : 28 May 2025 | 8:15 PM IST

Uber joins ONDC to offer metro ticketing in Delhi, eyes B2B logistics

Uber plans to expand metro ticketing to three more cities by end-2025 and launch B2B logistics on ONDC, starting with food delivery and scaling to other sectors

Uber joins ONDC to offer metro ticketing in Delhi, eyes B2B logistics
Updated On : 19 May 2025 | 10:30 PM IST

Six pistols, 60+ bullets seized from Delhi Metro in 2 years: RTI reply

In a concerning revelation about security in the capital's Metro network, the Delhi Police recovered 16 bullets, 31 cartridges and 14 live cartridges across various stations in the city over two years and three months during their vigilance operations, an RTI response has revealed. Furthermore, the Delhi Police's Metro Unit has also recovered six pistols, including five country-made ones, during its security checks across the city's Metro network during the period, it revealed. According to the data revealed by the RTI, till March 15 this year, the Metro unit of the Delhi Police had seized seven cartridges during its operations. The police also recovered one country-made pistol, it mentioned. In 2024, the police seized 12 bullets, eight cartridges and four live cartridges. It also recovered four pistols, including three country-made ones, during the year, the RTI revealed. While the recovery of pistols marked an uptick from the year 2023 to 2024, it showed a downward trend in the .

Six pistols, 60+ bullets seized from Delhi Metro in 2 years: RTI reply
Updated On : 05 May 2025 | 8:43 PM IST

Rana's arrival at NIA HQ: Delhi JLN Metro Station's gate no 2 closed

Rana, 64, is a close associate of David Coleman Headley, also known as Daood Gilani and is one of the main conspirators in the 2008 attacks

Rana's arrival at NIA HQ: Delhi JLN Metro Station's gate no 2 closed
Updated On : 10 Apr 2025 | 6:15 PM IST

Delhi Metro to launch India's first 3-coach train line by 2028: Official

The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) is set to introduce the country's first metro corridor designed for operations with three-coach trains on the upcoming Lajpat NagarSaket G Block route, officials said on Sunday. A part of Phase-IV of the Delhi Metro project, the corridor will span eight kilometer and be the second-smallest in the network, the DMRC said in a statement. The line aims to enhance last-mile connectivity and ensure seamless interchange with existing corridors, it said. Unlike other metro lines that operate with four, six or eight coaches, the new corridor will use 3-coach trains, developed specifically for short-distance urban travel, the statement said. The smaller train configuration is expected to be a cost-effective and agile solution that ensures better frequency and operational efficiency while accommodating a significant number of daily commuters, it added. The DMRC said the decision was based on a realistic assessment of passenger flow. While high-density

Delhi Metro to launch India's first 3-coach train line by 2028: Official
Updated On : 06 Apr 2025 | 6:10 PM IST

DMRC, Blue Dart to roll out freight services on Delhi Metro soon

DMRC said that Blue Dart will transport cargo via metro trains during non-peak hours, utilising available capacity to ensure faster and more reliable movement of time-sensitive shipments.

DMRC, Blue Dart to roll out freight services on Delhi Metro soon
Updated On : 16 Mar 2025 | 10:46 PM IST

Holi and Ramzan: Mosques in UP, other states adjust jumma prayer timings

Prayer timings adjusted in different states as Holi, jumma coincide. Here are the updated schedules and restrictions in UP, Delhi, and other cities

Holi and Ramzan: Mosques in UP, other states adjust jumma prayer timings
Updated On : 13 Mar 2025 | 6:10 PM IST

Delhi Metro's Golden Line expansion set to make it world's largest by 2025

Delhi Metro is all set to become the world's longest metro network with the completion of the Golden line, surpassing New York's 399-km metro system. Here's all you need to know

Delhi Metro's Golden Line expansion set to make it world's largest by 2025
Updated On : 10 Mar 2025 | 12:37 PM IST

Delhi Metro travel made smarter: Real-time updates, smarter display screens

Delhi Metro upgrades Passenger Information Display System with LED screens for real-time train updates, improved visibility, and bilingual support across stations and trains

Delhi Metro travel made smarter: Real-time updates, smarter display screens
Updated On : 03 Mar 2025 | 11:58 AM IST

Sonipat-Delhi metro link: 26.5-km long metro line to benefit 50k commuters

Delhi Metro, in collaboration with the Haryana government, is extending the metro line to Sonipat. The new corridor will have 21 stations and is expected to be completed by 2028

Sonipat-Delhi metro link: 26.5-km long metro line to benefit 50k commuters
Updated On : 17 Feb 2025 | 11:19 AM IST

Viral video shows people jumping over metro exit gates, DMRC clarifies

The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation on Saturday said it has taken cognisance of a viral video showing people jumping over automated fare collection gates at the Jama Masjid metro station and was in touch with police to file an FIR. The incident took place on the Violet Line of Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) on February 13. In the video, a large number of people could be seen jumping over the automated fare collection (AFC) gates with many filming the act on their cellphones. "There was a temporary surge in the number of passengers for a brief period on Thursday evening when some of them bypassed the AFC gates by jumping over them to exit," said Anuj Dayal, the DMRC's principal executive director (corporate communications). Security personnel and other staffers were present in adequate numbers to counsel the passengers and the situation was never out of control, he said, adding it was a momentary reaction by some passengers due to a sudden surge near the AFC gates. "However, the

Viral video shows people jumping over metro exit gates, DMRC clarifies
Updated On : 15 Feb 2025 | 10:00 PM IST

Delhi Elections 2025: Delhi Metro, DTC to begin early operations on Feb 5

Delhi Metro will begin operations from 4 am on February 5 and February 8 to accommodate election duty staff. Trains will run every 30 minutes till 6 am and then follow the normal schedule

Delhi Elections 2025: Delhi Metro, DTC to begin early operations on Feb 5
Updated On : 05 Feb 2025 | 8:22 AM IST

India has world's third largest metro network of over 1,000 km: Prez Murmu

President Droupadi Murmu on Friday said India has the world's third-largest metro network spanning over 1,000 km and emphasised that efforts to streamline urban transportation are underway. Addressing a joint sitting of Parliament, which marked the start of the Budget session, Murmu said that metro projects in Delhi, Pune, Thane and Bengaluru, along with the recently launched Namo Bharat Rapid Rail on the Ahmedabad-Bhuj route, are shaping the cities of a 'Viksit Bharat'. To accelerate the journey towards 'Viksit Bharat', it is essential to make Indian cities future-ready, she said. In this direction, the government is focused on modernising urban amenities and making them energy-efficient. Simultaneously, the foundation is being laid for the development of new cities, she added. "Today, I am extremely pleased to share that India's metro network has crossed the milestone of 1,000 kilometres. India has now become the third-largest country in the world in terms of the metro network,"

India has world's third largest metro network of over 1,000 km: Prez Murmu
Updated On : 31 Jan 2025 | 3:32 PM IST

Delhi Metro Phase 4 expansion: Full list of stations, routes, other details

By 2026, DMRC plans to add 44 new metro stations to its network under Phase 4, improving connectivity in strategic locations including the Noida Metro Aqua Line and Rapid Metro Gurugram

Delhi Metro Phase 4 expansion: Full list of stations, routes, other details
Updated On : 30 Jan 2025 | 4:14 PM IST

Here's why India's shiny new metros are just costly white elephants

In general, India's the opposite of China: If Beijing built too much infrastructure, New Delhi built too little. But the flashy new metro systems in smaller cities are an exception

Here's why India's shiny new metros are just costly white elephants
Updated On : 30 Jan 2025 | 7:22 AM IST