DELHI METRO
Delhi Metro reports 44 cases of cable theft this year, up from 38 in 2023
According to the data by Delhi Police, only 9 out of the 38 cases were solved last year and 12 people were arrested in connection with the thefts. However, this year, the police have managed to solve 22 out of the 44 cases and have arrested 53 individuals in these cases
Delay in services on Delhi Metro’s Blue Line due to cable theft
The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) stated that trains would operate at a restricted speed on the affected section throughout the day, resulting in delays.
At 78.67 lakh, Delhi Metro records highest-ever daily ridership on November 18
DMRC has added 60 extra trips on weekdays to accommodate growing demand for Delhi Metro services, officials said
Delhi Metro’s Blue Line achieves carbon neutral certification
These efforts are in line with the central government’s goal to reach net zero emissions by 2070, the officials said
Delhi Metro services affected on Red Line section
According to officials, train services on Red Line were affected from 1.04 pm to 3.51 pm on Tuesday in a small section -- Tis Hazari to Inderlok -- for the repair of a portion of contact wire
Delhi Police to deploy undercover cops at metro stations to enhance security
By analysing data from these 190 stations, the police identified 32 metro stations susceptible to theft, harassment, and other offences
Delhi Metro reports 4,000 cases of thefts so far this year
According to the data, out of 3,952 cases, at least 3,898 cases of thefts were registered through e-FIRs and 5,48 of them were solved till September 8 this year
Delhi Metro Phase-III services to start at 6 am on Sundays: DMRC
Metro train services on Phase-III sections, which usually begin at 8 AM on Sundays, will begin at 6 AM from August 25
