Delhi Metro trains to ply with 100 pc seating capacity; standing travel for commuters not allowed

In view of the improved Coronavirus situation, the Delhi Metro services began running with full seating capacity from Monday, however, standing travel still not allowed for commuters The DMRC, till Sunday, was running trains with 50 per cent seating capacity since June 7 when the services had resumed after a long hiatus. Also, to handle increase […]

DMRC face huge losses, F&B kiosks bear the brunt

Amid Covid-19 lockdown and restrictions, Delhi metro services — especially the food kiosks at the stations — struggle to stay afloat   While the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) faces huge losses, what about the kiosks offering food and beverages at the stations? Some have closed down, and others continue on, earning sometimes less than […]

Entry, exit in 20 Delhi metro stations affected

The entry and exit gates of at least 20 metro stations were closed as chaos escalated due to the farmers’ protest turning violent on Tuesday Railway trains were also stopped as a precautionary measure for over two hours at the Tilak Bridge railway station after the protestors reached ITO in Central Delhi and clashed with […]

Delhi metro, a risky ride amidst the pandemic

Long queues, fear of infection and flouting of norms, commuters using the Delhi metro have little choice Satish Kumar is amongst the first people meeting riders at the gates of a Delhi metro station. He checks the temperature of those who want to enter, goes on to spray disinfectant through a huge canister, and then […]

Stoic in the line of duty

A sub-inspector and a head constable of the CISF talk about the challenges to keep Delhi Metro safe for commuters in a pandemic One of the toughest and the riskiest jobs in Delhi is to provide security cover to Delhi Metro that connects three different states that are part of the NCR—namely Delhi, Uttar Pradesh […]

Out and about amidst a pandemic

As Delhi is limping back to normalcy despite the rising number of Covid cases, more and more people are using public transport. Whether they are safe is anyone’s guess In a complex metropolis like Delhi, it’s difficult to categorically say if public transport is safe as the number of Covid-19 cases spikes again. But people […]

Lost & found

Metro commuters have been grateful to the Central Industrial Security Force on more than one occasion for returning bags containing cash and valuables left behind by mistake “We were horrified when we reached Hauz Khas Metro station and realised that our bag is not with us. My uncle and I panicked. There was money in […]

Art in transit

Delhi Metro stations are transforming into hubs of exhibitions and artworks to bring art one step closer to commuters As you walk out of Delhi airport Terminal 1D, and take a Metro at the newly opened Magenta line , you simply can’t miss the bright blue peacock mural with iconic landmarks of Delhi in the […]