Delhi Metro

'Centre Abused Its Authority By Asking Kutty To Reject AAP's Order On Metro Fare Hike'

Delhi News | Press Trust of India | Tuesday October 17, 2017

The Centre has "abused" its authority by directing the Delhi chief secretary to turn down the AAP government's proposal to order a probe into the issue of metro fare hike, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has said.

Man Arrested For Carrying Live Bullet At Delhi Metro Station

Delhi News | Press Trust of India | Sunday October 15, 2017

A 24-year-old man has been apprehended for allegedly carrying a live bullet in his bag while entering a metro station in the national capital.

DMRC Not Sharing Ridership Details After Fare Hike: Manish Sisodia

Delhi News | Indo-Asian News Service | Saturday October 14, 2017

Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia on Saturday said that the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation was refusing to share details of Metro ridership following its fare hike.

'Diwali Gift': Arvind Kejriwal's Letter Jabs Centre On Metro Fare Hike

India News | Edited By Aloke Tikku | Friday October 13, 2017

As other political parties seek to capitalise on the public resentment against the hike in Delhi metro fare, the Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and his party are escalating their attack on the centre that had asked the Aam Aadmi Party government to pay Rs 3,000 crore annually if it didn't want the hike.

Man Arrested For Trying To Smuggle Toy Guns At Delhi Metro

Delhi News | Press Trust of India | Thursday October 12, 2017

A 37-year-old man has been apprehended at a Delhi metro station for allegedly trying to conceal and smuggle in two toy pistols, a senior security official said today.

Ban Matchboxes, Lighters In Metro Trains: Delhi Government To Security Force

Delhi News | Press Trust of India | Thursday October 12, 2017

The Delhi government has written to the CISF, asking it to prohibit passengers from carrying matchboxes and lighters in metro trains and on station premises as it "promotes smoking".

As Delhi Metro Fares Hiked, A Smart Way To Avail Cheaper Rates

Delhi News | Written by Snigdha Basu | Tuesday October 10, 2017

The Delhi Metro just increased fares across all its routes except the Airport Line beyond five kilometres by Rs 10, a hike which comes just five months after the previous one.

Delhi Metro Fare Hike May Push Women To Less Safe Options: Survey

Delhi News | Edited by Anindita Sanyal | Tuesday October 10, 2017

To balance household expenses after the metro fare hike, more than 65 per cent women in Delhi will look for a cheaper mode of travel. And for this, they could be forced to compromise on safety, the Delhi Commission for Women said today after a survey.

Fare Hike: Panel to Look Into Financial Health of Delhi Metro

Delhi News | Indo-Asian News Service | Tuesday October 10, 2017

On a day the Delhi Metro fare hike came into force, the Delhi assembly on Tuesday decided to set up a nine-member committee to look into the rationale behind the increase. Assembly Speaker Ram Niwas Goel will nominate members to the committee, which will also look into the "financial health of DMRC and other issues".

AAP To Start 'Metro Fare Satyagraha' From Wednesday

Delhi News | Indo-Asian News Service | Tuesday October 10, 2017

The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) today said it will launch a 'Metro Fare Satyagraha' from Wednesday against the hike in Delhi metro fares.

Delhi Metro Fare Hike Has Twitter Divided. See Reactions

Offbeat | NDTV Offbeat Desk | Tuesday October 10, 2017

The Delhi Metro fare hike has led to tickets costing Rs 10 more, with a maximum fare of Rs 60.

Delhi Metro Rides Costlier From Today, 'Painful' Says AAP: 10 Points

Delhi News | Edited by Deepshikha Ghosh | Tuesday October 10, 2017

Travelling on the Delhi metro will be costlier from today with tickets costing Rs 10 more and a maximum fare of Rs 60. Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has called the hike "too steep" and tweeted, "The centre should have been more considerate for common man." The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) has defended its second fare increase in six months,...

Delhi Metro Rides Get Costlier From Today. Here's All You Need To Know

Delhi News | Press Trust of India | Tuesday October 10, 2017

If you are travelling beyond 5 km on the Delhi Metro from today, be prepared to shell out Rs 10 extra with yet another fare hike coming into effect.

Delhi Metro Fare Hike 'Conspiracy' To Make Ola, Uber Cheaper: AAP

Delhi News | Edited by Deepshikha Ghosh | Monday October 9, 2017

The hike in Delhi Metro fares from tomorrow is a "conspiracy" to make cab services like Uber and Ola cheaper and more attractive to commuters in the capital, Deputy Chief Minster Manish Sisodia alleged today.

BJP Law-Makers Removed From Delhi Assembly During Discussion Over Metro Fare Hike

Delhi News | Indo-Asian News Service | Monday October 9, 2017

Two Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) law-makers were removed and two others walked out of the Delhi Assembly on Monday during a discussion on the proposed Metro fare hike.

Will Pay Half To Avoid Fare Hike, Let Us Take Over Delhi Metro: Arvind Kejriwal To Centre

Delhi News | Press Trust of India | Monday October 9, 2017

Amid a face-off with the Centre over a proposed metro fare hike, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has offered to take over the Delhi Metro claiming to make it more efficient and said the Aam Aadmi Party government was ready to provide half the funds needed to meet the gap in its finances for three months.

Pay Rs 3,000 Crore Yearly To Scrap Metro Hike: Centre To Arvind Kejriwal

Delhi News | Indo-Asian News Service | Saturday October 7, 2017

The central government has informed Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal that it cannot put on hold the proposed Metro fare hike unless his government gives over Rs 3,000 crore annually to DMRC.

Delhi Metro’s Initiative: Donate Books And Stationery To Help Children In Need

Indo-Asian News Service | Thursday October 5, 2017

New Delhi: Delhi Metro launched a ‘Daan Utsav’ to encourage people to donate books and stationary to help the children on Wednesday. The week-long drive will end on October 8 during which kiosks at Vishvavidyalaya, Rohini West, Dwarka Sector-21, Noida City Centre, Sarita Vihar (Thursday), Vaishali, Kashmere Gate, Central Secretariat, HUDA City ...

On Camera, Gun Pulled Out, Shot Into The Air At Delhi Metro Station

Delhi News | Reported by Ashmika Singh | Wednesday October 4, 2017

At a busy metro station in Delhi, a security officer calmly pulled out his gun and shot into the air to break up a fight. A cellphone filmed his attempt at an intervention. Luckily, nobody was injured.

AAP, BJP Brace For Delhi Assembly's Special Session Today

Delhi News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday October 4, 2017

The one-day special session of the Delhi Assembly today is expected to be a stormy affair with the ruling AAP and opposition BJP set to lock horns on a series of issues, including the proposed Metro fare hike and guest teachers bill.

Delhi Metro Security Officer Fires In The Air After Some Men Assault Cop

Delhi News | Press Trust of India | Monday October 2, 2017

A Central Industrial Security Force officer today opened fire in the air at a Delhi Metro station after some people got into an altercation and hit a policeman and other security personnel. The incident at Azadpur station happened at 8:20 in the evening after two men started arguing at the ticket counter, CISF officials said

Delhi Metro Fare Hike: Urban Ministry To Examine Issues Raised By CM

Delhi News | Press Trust of India | Sunday October 1, 2017

Terming the fare increase as "unacceptable", Chief Minister Kejriwal had written to Union Minister for Housing and Urban Affairs Hardeep Singh Puri, demanding that the decision be withheld and reviewed.

Withhold Delhi Metro Fare Hike: Arvind Kejriwal To Centre

Delhi News | Press Trust of India | Saturday September 30, 2017

The proposed fare hike of the Delhi Metro is "unacceptable", Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has written to the centre, demanding that the decision be withheld and reviewed.

Arvind Kejriwal Government 'Orders' Delhi Metro To Suspend Fare Hike

India News | Edited By Aloke Tikku | Thursday September 28, 2017

Aam Aadmi Party's Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal launched a campaign against the hike of metro fare in Delhi, timing his opposition to just a few days before commuters have to pay more for rides on the Delhi Metro. Mr Kejriwal had Transport Minister Kailash Gahlot summon the metro chief Mangu Singh to his office to tell him to hold back the hike th...

Halt Fare Hike, Delhi Government Tells Metro Body

Delhi News | Indo-Asian News Service | Thursday September 28, 2017

The Delhi government on Thursday told the Delhi Metro Rail Corp (DMRC) to hold an impending fare hike till it completes an enquiry on the proposed increase.

Proposed Metro Fare Hike 'Anti-People': Arvind Kejriwal

Delhi News | Press Trust of India | Thursday September 28, 2017

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal today termed the proposed Metro fare hike as "anti-people" and directed Transport Minister Kailash Gahlot to prevent its implementation within a week.

Ban Commuters From Carrying Matchboxes, Lighters: Delhi Government To DMRC

Delhi News | Press Trust of India | Sunday September 24, 2017

The Delhi government has issued a strict compliance notice to the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation or DMRC asking it to prohibit passengers from carrying matchboxes and lighters in metro trains and on station premises as it "promotes smoking".

'Driverless Train' Trials Begin For Delhi Metro On Upcoming Pink Line

Delhi News | Press Trust of India | Saturday September 23, 2017

The Delhi Metro today started full signalling trials of its new "driverless trains" along a 20-km-long stretch on the upcoming Pink Line, taking a major leap towards the eventual commissioning of the corridor.

Snag Hits Delhi Metro's Blue Line Again, Services Disrupted

Delhi News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday September 20, 2017

Metro services were affected on the busy Blue Line this evening due to a glitch in the overhead wire along the elevated stretch between Dwarka and Dwarka Mor stations.

Elaborate Steps For Safety Of Passengers: High Court To Delhi Metro, Police

Delhi News | Press Trust of India | Monday September 18, 2017

The Delhi High Court today directed the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) and the Delhi Police to inform it about the steps taken for safety and security of passengers travelling on the Delhi Metro and to deal with any emergency situation.