Services on Delhi Metro’s Yellow Line hit as man falls on tracks at Vishwavidyalaya station

Services on the Delhi Metro’s Yellow Line were disrupted for around one and a half hours during the morning rush on Monday after a man fell onto the tracks at the Vishwavidyalaya station.

Large crowds were seen on platforms as commuters waited for trains.

In a post on X, the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) said, “Delay in train services on Yellow line due to passenger on track at Vishwavidyalaya metro station.”

Train services were regulated on the Yellow Line for safety reasons following the incident, leading to longer waiting times and overcrowding at several stations along the corridor during the morning rush, it said.

A commuter, Amit, said the disruption during office hours was very inconvenient. “It’s office time and there is a huge rush. Even when trains are coming, they are too crowded to board easily,” he said.

Another commuter said, “It’s already getting late and there is no clarity on how long this will continue. Many of us may not be able to reach office on time today.”

Normal services were restored on the Yellow Line after one and a half hours, according to the DMRC.

Delhi Police’s Metro Unit said in a statement that a 52-year-old man sustained injuries after he fell onto the tracks at the Vishwavidyalaya metro station.

Information about the incident was received from the station controller, they said.

A police team rushed to the spot. When they reached the spot, it was found that the injured had already been shifted to Hindu Rao Hospital by metro staff, the statement said.

“The injured was identified as Anil Kumar, a resident of Karawal Nagar. At the hospital, he told police that he lost balance while standing near the edge of the platform,” an officer said.

Kumar suffered a head injury and was conscious when he was admitted to the hospital. His condition is stated to be stable, he said.

Authorities clarified that no foul play is suspected in the incident.