Delhi Metro Magenta Line services disrupted after thieves attempt to steal signalling cable

Delhi Metro Rail Corporation undertook the restoration work at the night after the last passenger service on Magenta Line and restored the services.

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Services on a section of the Delhi Metro's Magenta Line corridor were affected for several hours since Wednesday morning on January 18, 2023 due to a case of attempted theft of signalling cable, the DMRC said.  "Magenta Line update delay in services between Kalindi Kunj and Okhla Bird Sanctuary. Normal service on all other lines," it tweeted. Many commuters took to Twitter to share the inconvenience they faced on account of the delay. The restoration work was planned for the night after the last passenger service and later restored. 

"Since undertaking repair work on the affected section during operational hours would have resulted in stopping of all services in that section, it was decided that to avoid hardship to the passengers, trains would be allowed to operate with a restricted speed of 25 kmph during the entire day today," a senior DMRC official said.

Trains are running at restricted speed between Kalindi Kunj and Okhla Bird Sanctuary on Magenta Line due to a case of attempted cable theft leading to damage of signaling cables.

Restoration work will be possible only after operational hours.

The inconvenience is regretted. https://t.co/S2BzkRqbBP — Delhi Metro Rail Corporation I कृपया मास्क पहनें (@OfficialDMRC) January 18, 2023

Access to the track will be provided to replace the cables damaged during the attempted theft, the DMRC said in a statement. "Train services are affected between the Okhla Bird Sanctuary and Kalindi Kunj stations of Magenta Line (both up and down lines) from the start of services today due to a case of attempted cable theft on this section in the wee hours leading to the damage of signalling cables," it said.

Replacement of cables is a time taking process that requires full access to the track without any train movement. Passengers are being informed regularly through announcements at stations and inside trains on the Magenta Line, the official said. Updates are also being provided through social media, he said.

With PTI inputs