DELHI METRO

Patriot Bureau -April 19, 2024

In a first, Delhi Police personnel to travel in metro with weapons during crisis

In a first, Delhi Police personnel to travel in metro with weapons during crisis

The proposal received the green light following discussions between Delhi Police, DMRC, and CISF in a recent meeting. Previously, officers were prohibited from carrying weapons on the metro

Patriot Bureau -March 4, 2024

Delhi Metro receives Rs 500 crore in 2024-25 budget, 60 lakh daily riders

Delhi Metro receives Rs 500 crore in 2024-25 budget, 60 lakh daily riders

Presenting the 2024-25 Budget with a total outlay of Rs 76,000 crore, Atishi underscored the government's responsibility to provide excellent public transportation to all Delhi residents

Patriot Bureau -February 21, 2024

DMRC’s new OCC to control entire network from HQ

DMRC’s new OCC to control entire network from HQ

The new OCC, stationed on the third floor of Metro Bhawan, the DMRC's headquarters, allows for comprehensive management of the entire Delhi Metro network, encompassing rolling stock, stations, signals, tracks, and more, with monitoring at concourse and platform levels

Patriot Bureau -February 14, 2024

Delhi metro smashes records with 71.09 lakh single-day ridership on Feb 13

Delhi metro smashes records with 71.09 lakh single-day ridership on Feb 13

The urban transportation authority announced the remarkable feat through a social media post on X, heralding its achievement surpassing the previous record established in September 2023

Kushan Niyogi -February 8, 2024

Gokulpuri metro station collapse: Man who died under rubble struggled to make ends meet

Gokulpuri metro station collapse: Man who died under rubble struggled to make ends meet

The 53-year-old, who worked as a delivery agent and a labourer, succumbed to a grievous injury to his head as a concrete slab from the collapsed wall landed on him

Patriot Bureau -February 8, 2024

Man riding scooter dies under debris as portion of Gokulpuri Metro Station collapses

Man riding scooter dies under debris as portion of Gokulpuri Metro Station collapses

The DMRC announced Rs 15 lakh in compensation for the kin of the deceased. It has also announced Rs 2.5 lakh for the grievously injured and Rs 50,000 for those who received minor injuries. The transporters also suspended two of its officials over the collapse.

Patriot Bureau -December 30, 2023

On New Year’s Eve, no exit from Rajiv Chowk metro station after 9 pm

On New Year’s Eve, no exit from Rajiv Chowk metro station after 9 pm

Services on the rest of the metro network will continue to remain available as per the regular timetable

Patriot Bureau -December 20, 2023

More than 47 lakh commuters utilised NCMC for travelling in Delhi Metro in last six months

More than 47 lakh commuters utilised NCMC for travelling in Delhi Metro in last six months

A total of 1.67 lakh commuters used the facility in July, while the numbers were 4.96 lakh in August, 8.52 lakh in September, 12.65 lakh in October, 13.34 lakh in November and 6.81 lakh till December 12