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Delhi Metro commuter lists 6 daily struggles in women’s coach, urges basic civic sense

Delhi Metro commuter lists 6 daily struggles in women’s coach, urges basic civic sense

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Published on: Nov 04, 2025 06:37 pm IST A Delhi Metro commuter shared a post complaining about poor civic sense in the ladies’ coach. A daily metro commute can test patience even on the best of days. For one regular traveller on the Delhi Metro, the experience has become so exhausting that she chose to voice her frustration online, hoping the message encourages better public behaviour. A Delhi Metro commuter shared frustrations about poor civic behaviour in the ladies’ coach.(Sanchit Khanna/Hindustan Times) Posting on Reddit, the user shared a detailed account of what she faces every day while travelling from West Delhi to Vishwavidyalaya. According to her, lack of civic sense inside the ladies’ coach is turning the journey into a stressful ordeal. Commuter describes daily struggle “I am someone who travels daily from West Delhi to Vishwavidyalaya. As someone who prefers to travel only in the ladies coach, the behaviour of some women in there is just appalling,” she wrote. She added that despite an ongoing national conversation on civic sense, basic courtesy inside …

Delhi Metro’s Blue Line Services Delayed Due To Technical Snag

Delhi Metro’s Blue Line Services Delayed Due To Technical Snag

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Services on all the other lines were running according to schedule, the DMRC said. New Delhi: Services on Delhi Metro’s Blue Line between Dwarka and Janakpuri West were delayed on Wednesday morning due to a technical snag, the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) said. A DMRC spokesperson said the delay was caused by a technical glitch and maintenance teams have been deployed to address the issue at the earliest. “Efforts are underway to identify the fault and restore normal operations quickly. Passengers are being kept informed through announcements,” the spokesperson said. Services on all the other lines were running according to schedule, the DMRC said. (Except for the headline, this story has not been edited by NDTV staff and is published from a syndicated feed.) Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

“That’s Not Breakfast”: Delhi Police To Man ‘Drinking’ Inside Metro

“That’s Not Breakfast”: Delhi Police To Man ‘Drinking’ Inside Metro

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New Delhi: A man was seen on camera chilling with a glass of ‘liquor’ and a boiled egg inside a moving Delhi Metro train. The police took note of it after the video went viral and a passenger complained to them. In the video taken by a passenger, the man was seen taking three swigs of ‘liquor’, looking from side to side to check if he would be caught. He took a bite of the boiled egg between the swigs. The Delhi Police posted the video on X and explained what action they have taken for ‘drinking’ in public, that too inside the metro. “Eggs and alcohol in the metro? That’s not breakfast – that’s a breach. Break the rules, face the consequences. Rules aren’t suggestions – they are the law,” the police said in the post. The accused is a resident of north Delhi’s Burari. “The accused person admitted his offence and a legal action was initiated against him u/s 59 of DMRC Act,” the police said. However, the man claimed he was drinking …

German travel vlogger reviews India’s metro service, calls it better than western Europe’s: ‘Metros at rush hour…’ | Trending News

German travel vlogger reviews India’s metro service, calls it better than western Europe’s: ‘Metros at rush hour…’ | Trending News

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German travel vlogger Alex Welder recently shared his experience with India’s metro facility. In the video, he expressed his amazement at the cleanliness and overall efficiency of metro services in Indian cities like Delhi and Agra. In the now-viral video, Welder highlighted the modern infrastructure, seamless operations, and affordability, mentioning that it went beyond his expectations. He also compared it to metro systems in Western Europe, stating that India’s metro is not only comparable but, in certain aspects, even better than those in Europe. Welder acknowledged having different expectations before visiting India, but he was pleasantly surprised by what he experienced. “Before coming to India, the stereotypes about public transport in the country were demolished or old buses and trains and noisy tuk-tuks and rickshaws,” he wrote. Story continues below this ad “I didn’t know that some cities in India like Agra and Delhi actually have a very decent metro system. Delhi even has platform screen doors on some of its lines, plugs to charge your phone and designated seats for women and elderly,” Welder …

What are Delhi Metro timings on Holi 2025? Check DMRC’s revised schedule | Latest News India

What are Delhi Metro timings on Holi 2025? Check DMRC’s revised schedule | Latest News India

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Mar 14, 2025 07:45 AM IST The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) has requested commuters to make plans according to the revised schedule on the occasion of Holi. Delhi Metro services were revised for the festival of Holi, with trains beginning to ply only after 2:30 pm across all lines, according to the DMRC. Typically, all lines of the Delhi Metro operate from 5am to 11:30pm on weekdays. The Airport Express line of the Metro operates from 4:40am to 11:40pm.(Raj K Raj/HT file) Typically, all lines of the Delhi Metro operate from 5am to 11:30pm on weekdays. The Airport Express line of the Metro operates from 4:40am to 11:40pm. Also Read: Gurugram RWAs to use natural colours, herbal gulaal this Holi On the occasion of Holi, even the Airport Express line will start playing from 2:30pm. The schedule is available on the DMRC website as well. The DMRC has asked all commuters to make plans for the day based on the revised timings and contact the DMRC in case of any issues. They have also …

DMRC Signs Agreement to Improve Internet Connectivity Across All Corridors

DMRC Signs Agreement to Improve Internet Connectivity Across All Corridors

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The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) on Friday signed an agreement with a telecommunication company to improve internet connectivity across all its corridors, according to an official statement. As part of this initiative, Beckhaul Digital Technologies private limited will lay 700 km of fibre optic cables along all metro lines, including the Airport Line, it said. DMRC PARTNERS WITH BECKHAUL DIGITAL TO BRING HIGH-SPEED INTERNET ACROSS METRO ROUTES The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) has signed an agreement with M/s Beckhaul Digital Technologies Pvt. Ltd. to install and maintain a high-speed Optical Fiber Network in all metro corridors… pic.twitter.com/zh0wzW17EE — Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (@OfficialDMRC) February 21, 2025 The rollout will happen in phases, with Pink and Magenta Lines being the first to go live, and the rest expected to be ready in the next six months, the statement said. The fibre network will act as a backbone for high-speed internet, supporting telecom companies, internet service providers, data centres, and smart city projects. It will also help in the smooth rollout of 5G services across …

Delhi Metro Clarifies After Viral Video Shows Passengers Jumping Over Gates

Delhi Metro Clarifies After Viral Video Shows Passengers Jumping Over Gates

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New Delhi: A video of passengers jumping over automated fare collection (AFC) gates to exit a metro station in Delhi has gone viral, with netizens saying they have “never seen something like this ever”, even as authorities claimed it was a “momentary reaction” of some due to a temporary surge in commuters for a brief period. The incident took place at the Jama Masjid Metro Station on the Violet Line on February 13.  A 52-second clip shows passengers jumping over AFC gates amid cheers, with many filming the act on their cellphones. “Such people lack civic sense. I’ve never seen something like this ever in Delhi metro” a user who goes by the name Dassy said. Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) tweets “In reference to a viral video circulating on social media regarding some passengers jumping over AFC gates to exit, DMRC would like to inform that said incident is reported from Jama Masjid Metro station on Magenta Line on the+1 pic.twitter.com/uJpXLVRvy3 — Avinash K S🇮🇳 (@AvinashKS14) February 15, 2025 Another user, Wordpecker, said: “The …

CBSE Board Exams 2025: Delhi Metro to give priority to students with admit cards during security checks, ticketing

CBSE Board Exams 2025: Delhi Metro to give priority to students with admit cards during security checks, ticketing

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CBSE Board Exams 2025: Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) on Friday announced a series of measures to make travel smoother and hassle-free for the CBSE students appearing for class 10 and 12 board exams in the national capital. The Class 10 board exams will commence on Saturday, February 15 and end on March 18, 2025. Whereas, class 12 board exams will also start on February 15 and conclude on April 4, 2025. In a post on X, Delhi Metro said that students carrying their CBSE admit cards will be given priority during security checks at metro stations. Delhi Metro will also be making special centralised announcements at stations. “Students showing their Admit Cards will also be prioritized while purchasing tickets at Ticket Office Machines (TOM) and Customer Care (CC) centers,” reads the post. DMRC said that their staff also visited schools, interacted with principals, and informed them about the nearest metro stations and the support available for students. “DMRC has requested schools to display posters providing details of the nearest metro station along with a …

Delhi Metro services to start early on February 5 and 8 to facilitate commuters for assembly elections 2025 – India TV

Delhi Metro services to start early on February 5 and 8 to facilitate commuters for assembly elections 2025 – India TV

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Image Source : PTI (FILE) Delhi Metro. Delhi Assembly Elections 2025: Delhi Metro will start its services at 4:00 am on the voting and counting day of the Delhi Assembly Elections 2025, according to an official statement. Delhi Metro will commence its services at 3:00 am on all lines on Wednesday (February 5) and Saturday (February 8) to help people reach the voting centres easily on time, the statement said. Trains will operate at intervals of 30 minutes until 6:00 am to ensure smooth travel for commuters, after which a regular timetable will be followed for the rest of the day, it added. Monday marks the last day of campaigning for the Delhi Assembly elections. The national capital will go to the polls on February 5, and the election results will be declared on February 8. Arvind Kejriwal writes to PM Modi, seeks discount for students in Delhi Metro  Earlier, in a letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, AAP convener Arvind Kejriwal has demanded a 50 per cent rebate for students in Delhi Metro fares. Kejriwal …

India becomes world’s third-largest Metro network, achieves milestone of 1000 kms – India TV

India becomes world’s third-largest Metro network, achieves milestone of 1000 kms – India TV

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Image Source : X India’s metro network reaches 1000 kms India now has the world’s 3rd largest Metro network! The metro rail network in India has increased to 1000 km. With such a large network, India has become the country with the third largest metro rail network in the world after China and America. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the extension of Delhi Metro’s Magenta Line today. He will also inaugurate the 13 km long section of Delhi-Ghaziabad-Meerut Namo Bharat Corridor built between Sahibabad in UP and New Ashok Nagar in Delhi.     Source link