DMRC News

A building near Delhi's Azad Market collapsed during metro tunneling, killing one man. DMRC has announced Rs 5 lakh ex-gratia for the victim's family and is investigating the incident at the previously marked unsafe site.  

A false snake sighting in a Delhi Metro ladies-only coach triggered panic among passengers, leading to an emergency stop and evacuation at Akshardham station. Officials later found a baby lizard, confirming no real snake was present.

DMRC in coordination with the CISF introduced a Priority Frisking initiative at all metro stations to enhance the travel experience for special category passengers.

Delhi gears up for the IPL 2025 clash between DC and MI with extended metro services and a traffic advisory. Scroll down for all the important details.  

The DMRC's 'Metrostay' offers affordable, convenient pod-style accommodation at the New Delhi Metro Station, featuring clean dormitory rooms, digital lockers, and a co-working space. It prioritizes safety, especially for female travellers, while enhancing the passenger experience and integrating services into urban transit.  

Delhi Metro Phase 4 expansion will add 44 stations across three corridors which improve connectivity and easing congestion. The project is expected to be fully completed by 2026.

In 2024, the CISF secured Delhi Metro's 250+ stations and assisted passengers by recovering lost valuables worth Rs 40.74 lakh, helping distressed individuals, and detecting weapons. They intervened in suicide attempts, supported vulnerable groups like children and women, and maintained security for lakhs of daily commuters in Delhi and adjoining cities.  

The Delhi Metro is vital for daily commuters, offering efficient and convenient transportation. It has revolutionised urban transit in India, providing comfortable, air-conditioned and eco-friendly travel.

Delhi Metro: Delhi Metro is not only the capital's best transportation system but also an excellent example of effective management of technology, environment and energy. While ferrying millions of people to their destinations every day, this system requires a large amount of electricity to operate smoothly.

The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) has been asked to finalise the proposed alignment, they said, adding it will be an extension of the Inderlok-Indraprastha metro corridor that was approved by the Union Cabinet earlier this year.

Trains would operate at restricted speed on the affected section during the day and could result in a delay of the services, as per DMRC.

According to an official statement from the DMRC, this change is intended to benefit students and exam aspirants who often have competitive exams scheduled on Sundays.   

DMRC will also deploy additional personnel at stations to cater to the extra rush of commuters by operating additional ticket counters

The DMRC's ticketing service via WhatsApp is accessible on all lines in the Delhi National Capital Region, including Gurugram Rapid Metro.  

DMRC made a special change in the timing of the Delhi metro for Phase-III sections on June 16 due to the UPSC preliminary exam.  

 The line, which connects Millennium City Centre in Gurgaon to Samaypur Badli in Delhi, faced delays due to temporary speed restrictions between Chhatarpur and Sultanpur.  

 

A special train staffed entirely by women, comprising a loco pilot, two assistant loco pilots, and two guards, departed from the Delhi's Safdarjung  metro station at 10 am.  

DMRC will soon adopt Open Loop National Common Mobility Cards (NCMC), enabling seamless travel on metro and buses nationwide, replacing closed loop Delhi Metro smart cards.

Delhi Metro Rail Corporation has revised the operational schedule of the metro services on the account of Diwali with the services commencing on 6 am on November 12.