Delhi Metro

Services Affected On Delhi Metro's Blue Line

Delhi News | Press Trust of India | Monday June 17, 2019

Services were affected on a section of the Delhi Metro's Blue Line today due to some technical issues, the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation said.

Free Ride Plan Will Benefit Losses-Gripped Delhi Metro: Manish Sisodia

India News | ANI | Saturday June 15, 2019

A day after former Delhi Metro chief E Sreedharan asked Prime Minister Narendra Modi not to agree to Delhi government's free travel for women proposal, Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia today said that Delhi Metro was running in losses.

After 'Metro Man's' Take On Delhi Free Ride Plan, Opposition Seeks Review

Delhi News | Press Trust of India | Friday June 14, 2019

Armed with 'Metro Man' E Sreedharan's strong-worded criticism of the Aam Aadmi Party government's plan to provide free commute to women in Delhi Metro trains, the opposition Bharatiya Janata Party and Congress on Friday demanded a review of the decision to implement the proposed scheme.

Delhi Government To Form Task Force Over Women Safety In Public Transport

Delhi News | Press Trust of India | Friday June 14, 2019

The Delhi government, which has proposed to make travel free for women in buses and Metro trains, on Friday announced formation of a task force to ensure the safety of female commuters in public transport.

'Metro Man' Gives "Bankruptcy" Warning To PM Modi On AAP's Free Ride Plan

India News | Reported by Sharad Sharma, Edited by Vaibhav Tiwari | Saturday June 15, 2019

E Sreedharan, the retired Delhi Metro chief who is credited for its success, has shot off a strongly worded letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, saying Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's ambitious plan to provide free metro rides to women will "paralyze" the transport system.

Delhi Metro Sends 2 Options To Government In Report On Free Rides For Women

Delhi News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday June 12, 2019

The Delhi Metro has sent a report on free rides to women to the AAP government, seeking at least eight months' time to make necessary preparations, including seeking approval from the fare-fixation committee, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal said Wednesday.

Woman's Headless Body, Wrapped In Blanket, Found Near Delhi Metro Station

Delhi News | Press Trust of India | Saturday June 8, 2019

An unidentified woman's headless body was found near Jahangirpuri Metro Station in Delhi on Saturday evening, police said.

Delhi Metro Yellow Line Services Affected After Power Failure

Delhi News | Press Trust of India | Saturday June 8, 2019

Services on Delhi Metro's Yellow Line were affected today after a major power failure on a section of the corridor, officials said.

Man Arrested For Allegedly Making Lewd Gestures At Woman On Delhi Metro

Delhi News | Press Trust of India | Friday June 7, 2019

A man was arrested in Gurgaon for allegedly making lewd gestures at a woman on a Delhi Metro train, police said on Friday.

Delhi Metro Exploring Ways To Implement Free Ride Plan For Women: Report

Delhi News | Press Trust of India | Friday June 7, 2019

The DMRC is "exploring ways" to take forward the Delhi government's decision to make metro rides free for women, while keeping in mind the financial implication and technical feasibility associated with the proposal, official sources said today.

Cabinet Note On Delhi's Free Metro, Bus Rides For Women Likely On June 11

Delhi News | Press Trust of India | Friday June 7, 2019

Delhi government is moving fast to implement its decision to make bus and metro rides free for women and is likely to bring a proposal in this regard before the cabinet on June 11.

Services Affected On Delhi Metro's Violet Line Due To Technical Snag

Delhi News | Press Trust of India | Thursday June 6, 2019

Metro services were delayed for nearly half an hour on a section in Violet Line due to some technical issues on Thursday, officials said.

"Write To Us", Says Delhi Government On Debate Over Free Metro For Women

Delhi News | Edited by Revathi Hariharan | Tuesday June 4, 2019

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's announcement that all women in the capital city will soon be allowed to take buses, ride the metro free of cost has triggered a huge debate on Twitter. The Delhi government has reached out to citizens for direct feedback on the subject.

Free Travel For Women In Delhi Buses, Metro For "Safety": Arvind Kejriwal

India News | Edited by Deepshikha Ghosh | Tuesday June 4, 2019

Women in Delhi can ride for free on public transport, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal announced today, days after his Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) was wiped out in all seven Lok Sabha seats in the recent national election.

Delhi Metro Station Closed Briefly After Car Catches Fire Near Entrance

Delhi News | Press Trust of India | Sunday June 2, 2019

Entry to a station on the busy Yellow Line of the Delhi Metro was Saturday briefly closed after a car caught fire outside its premises, officials said.