Man attempts suicide by jumping in front of a train at Moolchand metro station

More than five such cases have been reported in Delhi so far this year

No offence meant? The flying squad on Delhi Metro will not penalize you

The popularity of the Delhi Metro rests on its ability to help commuters travel in air-conditioned comfort to all corners of Delhi-NCR. But some do break laws, wittingly or unwittingly. Patriot asks the authorities about the rules most violated so far this year

Only a stand, no smart cycles: talks of e-cycles on Noida streets only real on paper

The cycle stand remains unused, while users of NMRC claim to have hardly seen the smart cycles at sector 51 interchange for a long time.

E-rickshaw services now at Noida Electronic City metro station

The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) on Friday flagged off e-rickshaw services connecting the Noida Electronic City metro station with surrounding areas. A good number of women drivers will be appointed to run these e-rickshaws, according to DMRC. “In another step towards last-mile connectivity, Dr. Mangu Singh, Managing Director, DMRC inaugurated a fleet of 25 […]

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 […]

Our Metro, their Metro

DMRC can draw upon the experience of European public transport systems to serve commuters better. Our network is much cheaper but last mile connectivity is still a problem Recently there was a report by Centre for Science and Environment that Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) is the second most-unaffordable metro system when it comes to […]

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 […]